Austrian School Shooter Sent Mother a Farewell Video Telling Her Plan
A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his previous school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 trainees in a weapon rampage had actually sent his mother a farewell video just moments before he opened fire.
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Investigators discovered the message the other day when they browsed the home of the 21-year-old shooter who took his life after his attack at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in the city of Graz.
Cops did not elaborate on investigators' findings in a quick post on social media X.
But a senior official who acknowledged that the message had actually been discovered on Tuesday night said it hadn't allowed them to reason.
Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public tv that a 'farewell letter' had actually likewise been discovered.
'He bids farewell to his moms and dads. But no intention can be presumed from the goodbye letter, which is a matter for more investigations.'
Alarmed by his complicated message, his mother instantly notified police, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.
But despite her efforts to stop a disaster from happening, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and by then her boy had already stormed into 2 class.
A 15-year-old Kosovan girl named Lea is the first victim to be imagined
People accept as they gather on the main square following a lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025
Ten people were killed and more than a dozen others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old class and assassinated students and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the deadly shooting in Graz
Asked whether the opponent had attacked victims randomly or targeted them specifically, Ruf stated that is likewise under investigation and he didn't desire to hypothesize.
He stated that injured people were discovered on different levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.
A 15-year-old Kosovan lady named Lea is the first of his victim's to be visualized.
Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her heartbroken aunt wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We wish her soul and express our appreciation to all those who share our discomfort throughout these tough times.'
More than a dozen others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when the shooter - named in your area as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old class blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he legally owned.
In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and two class or ran for their lives.
Chilling video caught the noise of shots followed by screams as the gunman chose off his victims.
Pupils and teachers were said to be among the dead.
The shooter had actually sent his mom a farewell video simply minutes before he opened fire
His mom instantly informed cops after opening his video, but it was too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that shows the minute gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school
Pictured: Two female trainees stick on to each other as they escape the school structure
In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and 2 classrooms or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school quickly before 10am regional time after reports of gunshots
Footage shows terror-stricken pupils run down a passage and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the structure by heavily armed cops
Family members reunite following the fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria
Six female and three male victims passed away quickly, with one grownup stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a woman, succumbed to her injuries in healthcare facility last night
Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and stating a 'dark day in the history of our country'
More than 300 authorities and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service workers
Six female and 3 male victims passed away quickly, with one grownup stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a woman, succumbed to her injuries in hospital last night.
The previous student ended his lethal rampage when he turned a gun on himself in a toilet cubicle.
Police later on found a suicide note at his home nearby, which stated he had actually 'felt bullied' at the school and was trying to find someone to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung newspaper, although authorities stated only that he was an ex-pupil who had actually given up before completing his studies.
The shooter is comprehended to have actually lived with his single mom in a low-income housing estate on the outskirts of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.
One neighbour explained him as 'inconspicuous', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He wore his large headphones and a knapsack whenever he went in and out. He never stated hi, however he was never undesirable in any method'.
His mom has been explained as a 'kind' and 'truly sweet' female, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not just for the victims' households, but likewise for the mom.'
Detectives are searching information on his smart phone and computers to build a photo of his recent motions and look for ideas as to his motivation.
Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and declaring a 'dark day in the history of our nation' as he revealed three days of nationwide mourning.
More than 300 police and special forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees throughout frantic calls at 10am regional time.
Armed Cobra authorities task forces charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency response that included 65 ambulances, at least two air ambulances and 158 paramedics.
Terrified students recorded themselves as gunshots called out, and later as they ran away down corridors as armed officers assisted evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.
Two schoolgirls were revealed clinging on to each other as they ran from the school structure. One instructor explained being barricaded inside a class with pupils as they heard the gunshots.
eople gather to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a fatal shooting at a secondary school
Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square became a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims
People light candle lights for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria
The shooter entered the properties with a pistol and a pistol, according to regional reports
A member of rescue services knees on the floor and pray during a funeral foloowing the shooting on June 10
A stressful video revealed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while lots of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted the a lot of seriously hurt straight to Graz Regional Hospital.
Desperate moms and dads raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with authorities reuniting them with left survivors at a regional hall.
One father informed how his kid had made it through by pretending to be dead. The guy, named as Farag, informed television channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he lay down to pretend that he was eliminated so that he would not be targeted any more.'
He added: 'Who did this? What sort of problem did he have?'
One mother said: 'My kid called me to say he remained in school which he was being contended, and that he thinks he is going to die. I've only learnt now, two hours later, that he's still alive.'
Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab restaurant near the school, said: 'I have actually never seen numerous emergency situation services in my whole life.' He stated moms and dads passing his dining establishment were weeping as they to the school.
Police commander Franz Ruff stated 'a minimum of' a lots people had actually been injured in addition to those eliminated.
Krone Zeitung paper formerly reported that 28 people were taken to health center, with a minimum of two of them in an 'very critical condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgery.
Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a terrible tragedy'. Here she is envisioned making a call after the shooting
Some victims had actually apparently been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been formally confirmed.
Police validated the killer had lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper reporting he had bought among the guns just days back.
Attacks in public are unusual in the country of nearly 9.2 million individuals, which ranks amongst the 10 most safe nations worldwide, according to the Global Peace Index.
Last night the nation's Chancellor stated: 'A school ... is an area of trust, of security, of the future. The reality that this safe space was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'
Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said: 'As a mother of three children, my heart is breaking.' The local state guv Mario Kunasek stated 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This horror can not be caught in words.'
Leaders from throughout Europe sent their acknowledgements consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that one of those who passed away was a 'young fellow citizen' of France.
Today, a nationwide minute's silence will be held at 10am regional time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his workplace, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the main square
A lady leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened
At a news conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner refused to be drawn on 'speculation' in the case, saying it was the task of the criminal workplace to examine.
Police did confirm the killer was not 'known' to authorities before the attack.
Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's main square ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims.
In a nearby parish church, prayers were stated for victims consisting of one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' stated Father Pesendorfer, who remained in tears.
Today, an across the country minute's silence will be held at 10am local time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his office, will fly at half mast.
Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood contribution centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here due to the fact that I desired to do something. I felt powerless.'
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Austria has one of the greatest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with approximately 370,000 Austrians lawfully owning 1.5 million registered guns, according to the interior ministry.
Wild searching is popular in the nation and more than half of Austria's signed up firearms fall under the category of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.