Austria School Shooting: On the morning of June 10, 2025, around 10:00 CEST, a gunman—reported to be a 21-year-old former student—opened fire at the BORG Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, Austria’s second-largest city. Armed with a legally owned Glock pistol and shotgun, he shot into two classrooms, discharging approximately 40 rounds before taking his own life in a bathroom.
Casualties and victims
Authorities confirmed 10 fatalities—including eight students, one adult staff member, and the shooter himself. Reports regarding wounded vary: 12 to 30 people were injured, many severely, including both students and faculty .
Response on the ground
Approximately 300 police officers, including tactical unit Cobra and a helicopter, were dispatched. Within 17 minutes, law enforcement had secured the school, and all students were evacuated—some directed toward a temporary safe point at Graz’s ASKÖ Stadium.
Identity and motive of the shooter
The shooter has been identified as Artur A., a former student who didn’t complete his schooling and obtained a firearms license only days before the attack. No prior criminal record was found. Reports indicate he described himself as “a victim of bullying,” and investigators discovered a suicide note at his home—suggesting revenge as a potential motive.
National impact
Chancellor Christian Stocker described it as “a dark day in the history of our country”, announcing a three-day period of national mourning, with a minute of silence held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and flags flown at half-mast.
Graz Mayor Elke Kahr called the incident “a terrible tragedy”, providing local insights including exact details on the number of victims. National authorities mobilized victim support in hospitals and at the crisis help center.
Context & comparison
This is Austria’s deadliest school shooting in modern history, surpassing the Vienna attack in 2020, and follows a pattern of European school shootings such as Enköping (Sweden 2025) and Erfurt (Germany 2002).
Timeline of Events
| Time (CEST) | Event |
| ~10:00 | Gunman enters BORG Dreierschützengasse and opens fire |
| ~10:05+? | Law enforcement deploys; lockdown initiated |
| ~10:30 | Shooter found dead in school bathroom |
| 11:30 | School considered secure; evacuation complete |
| Following hours | Hospital triage, crisis hotlines, official mourning measures launched |
What Comes Next
- Investigators continue examining forensic evidence and motive, focusing on the suicide note and bullying claims .
- Legal and policy implications: Austria’s firearm licensing process is under scrutiny, especially given that the shooter secured a license shortly before the attack.
- Community healing: Schools and authorities are providing psychological support, while national mourning continues.
This is a developing story, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families—stay with us for updates, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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