Austria: 9 people including students and teachers killed in school shooting

Austria: 9 people including students and teachers killed in school shooting

Graz: A horrific incident in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday shook the entire country when 10 people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting at the BORG Dreierschutzen Gasse school. Details of the incident According to local sources, 9 students and an adult, who was probably a teacher, were killed in the tragic incident. The attacker, who was allegedly a student at the school, committed suicide in the school bathroom after the shooting. The Austrian Press Agency confirmed, quoting Graz Mayor Elke Kahr, that 10 people were killed in the attack, including several students and an adult. Government officials condemned Austrian Foreign Minister Beattie Meinl-Reisinger, expressing her deep shock at the incident on the social media platform Blue Sky, saying: "The news of this shooting in Graz has shaken me deeply. It is incomprehensible and unbearable. My sympathy and sorrow are with the victims and their families. As a mother of three, this incident breaks my heart." The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kalas, posted on X: "At the school in Graz The news of the shooting was deeply shocking. Every child should feel safe at school and be able to learn without fear. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the people of Austria in this dark moment." School evacuated, area sealed off The BORG Dreierschutzen Gasse school was immediately evacuated after the attack. The students were taken to a nearby Helmut List hall, where they were treated by the Red Cross. Police completely sealed off the area and diverted public transport to alternative routes. According to local reports, the shooting began at 10 a.m. After gunshots were heard inside the school, the public was advised to stay away from the area and take shelter in their homes. Rescue and investigation Austrian police responded quickly, sending special forces 'Cobra' and emergency services to the scene. Police spokesman Fritz Grounding said the situation was now under control and there was no longer any danger. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stoker called it a "national tragedy" and said, "This is an incomprehensible act that has shaken our entire country." Graz, Austria The second largest city in the country is currently in mourning. Authorities have begun contacting the families of the victims and investigations are underway to determine the causes of this tragic incident.