Eight Killed, Several Injured in Austrian School Shooting
Tragedy in Graz: Eight Killed, Several Injured in School Shooting
At least eight people have been killed and several others injured, including students and teachers, in a devastating school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz.
The tragic incident unfolded at a secondary school located on Dreierschuetzengasse street in southern Austria.
State broadcaster ORF reported on the unfolding crisis, citing local press. Authorities swiftly established a police cordon around the area as emergency services converged on the scene.
Suspect Reportedly Committed Suicide
Reports indicate that the suspected perpetrator, believed to be a student at the school, committed suicide after the attack.
While a significant police operation was underway, authorities have initially refused to make further public comments as they work to ascertain the full scope of the tragedy.
Sabri Yorgun, spokesperson for Graz Police, confirmed that special forces were dispatched to the high school after an emergency call was received at 10 AM.
He stated that authorities were actively working to gain a clear overview of the situation. Initially, five fatalities were confirmed at the secondary school, a number that has tragically since risen to eight.
Local authorities provided an update via X (formerly Twitter), stating: “The operation is still ongoing. The police helicopter is also in operation.”
ORF further reported that students and teachers are believed to be among both the deceased and those seriously injured.
Eight Killed, Several Injured in Austrian School Shooting