Austrian School Shooter Sent Mother a Farewell Video Telling Her Plan
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A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 students in a weapon rampage had sent his mother a goodbye video just minutes before he opened fire.

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 brief post on social media network X.

But a senior authorities who acknowledged that the message had actually been discovered on Tuesday night stated it had not enabled them to draw conclusions.

Franz Ruf, the general public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public tv that a 'goodbye letter' had also been found.

'He states bye-bye to his parents. But no motive can be presumed from the goodbye letter, which is a matter for additional examinations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mother instantly informed police, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But in spite of her efforts to stop a disaster from taking place, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and by then her son had already stormed into 2 classrooms.

A 15-year-old Kosovan girl named Lea is the first victim to be envisioned

People welcome as they gather on the primary square following a fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025

Ten individuals were eliminated and more than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams sounded out when a shooter stormed into his old classroom and gunned down students and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the deadly shooting in Graz

Asked whether the aggressor had actually attacked victims randomly or targeted them particularly, Ruf stated that is likewise under investigation and he didn't desire to hypothesize.

He said that injured people were found on numerous levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the building.

A 15-year-old Kosovan lady called Lea is the first of his victim's to be imagined.

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her heartbroken auntie composed: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We pray for her soul and express our gratitude to all those who share our discomfort during these challenging times.'

More than a dozen others were injured as shots and screams sounded out when the shooter - called locally as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old classroom blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he lawfully owned.

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they trembled in passages and two class or ran for their lives.

Chilling video recorded 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 goodbye video simply moments before he opened fire

His mom immediately informed police after opening his video, however it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video circulating online that reveals the minute gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female students cling on to each other as they leave the school structure

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they trembled in passages and two class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school quickly before 10am local time after reports of gunshots
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Footage shows terror-stricken pupils run down a passage and a flight of stairs as they are accompanied out of the structure by greatly armed police

Family members reunite following the deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria

Six female and three male victims passed away quickly, with one adult stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a woman, gave in to her injuries in healthcare facility last night

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 country'

More than 300 police and unique forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service workers

Six female and 3 male victims died quickly, with one grownup said to be among them. The tenth victim, a woman, caught her injuries in healthcare facility last night.

The previous pupil ended his deadly rampage when he turned a gun on himself in a toilet cubicle.

Police later on discovered 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 quit before completing his research studies.

The shooter is comprehended to have lived with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the borders of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.

One neighbour explained him as 'inconspicuous', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He used his large headphones and a backpack whenever he went in and out. He never stated hello, however he was never unpleasant in any way'.

His mom has actually been referred to as a 'kind' and 'genuinely sweet' woman, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm praying not just for the victims' families, however likewise for the mom.'

Detectives are searching information on his mobile phone and computers to build a photo of his recent movements and look for hints regarding his inspiration.

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 nation' as he announced 3 days of national grieving.

More than 300 police and unique forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service workers throughout frenzied calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra police commandos charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency situation response that consisted of 65 ambulances, at least 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students recorded themselves as gunshots called out, and later on as they ran away down corridors as armed officers helped evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were shown sticking on to each other as they ranged from the school structure. One teacher described being barricaded inside a classroom with students as they heard the gunshots.

eople collect 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 ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims

People light candle lights for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria

The gunman got in the facilities with a handgun and a pistol, according to local reports

A member of rescue services knees on the flooring and pray during a funeral foloowing the shooting on June 10

A traumatic video showed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most severely injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.

Desperate parents raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with police reuniting them with left survivors at a local hall.

One dad told how his kid had actually made it through by pretending to be dead. The guy, named as Farag, told tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of fear, he set to pretend that he was eliminated so that he wouldn't be targeted any more.'

He included: 'Who did this? What kind of issue did he have?'

One mother said: 'My son called me to say he remained in school which he was being contended, and that he thinks he is going to pass away. I have actually only discovered out now, two hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who remained in his kebab dining establishment near the school, said: 'I have actually never ever seen numerous emergency situation services in my whole life.' He said parents passing his dining establishment were weeping as they rushed to the school.

Police leader Franz Ruff said 'a minimum of' a dozen individuals had actually been injured in addition to those eliminated.

Krone Zeitung paper formerly reported that 28 people were taken to hospital, with a minimum of 2 of them in an 'extremely crucial condition'. Seven needed emergency surgery.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a horrible disaster'. Here she is imagined making a telephone call after the shooting

Some victims had supposedly been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been officially verified.

Police confirmed the killer had actually lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper reporting he had actually acquired one of the guns simply days ago.

Attacks in public are rare in the country of almost 9.2 million people, which ranks among the 10 best countries in the world, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the country's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is a space 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 regional state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This scary can not be caught in words.'

Leaders from across Europe sent their acknowledgements consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne stated 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 office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candles in the main square

A lady leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting occurred

At a news conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner declined to be made use of 'speculation' in the event, saying it was the task of the criminal workplace to examine.

Police did verify the killer was not 'understood' to authorities before the attack.

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.

In a nearby parish church, prayers were said for victims including one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who was in tears.

Today, a nationwide 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 queues formed outside a centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, stated: 'I'm here due to the fact that I wished to do something. I felt defenseless.'

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 hunting is popular in the country and over half of Austria's signed up firearms fall under the classification of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.