Several Fatalities in Graz High School Shooting: Authorities Investigate

Authorities in Graz, Austria's second-largest city, are actively investigating a tragic shooting incident within a high school that has resulted in multiple fatalities, including the shooter.

Reports have surfaced indicating that gunshots rang out in a secondary school located in Graz, prompting a swift response from local police forces. They are collaborating with specialized units, including the COBRA, known as Austria’s SWAT team, in an effort to manage the crisis and ensure public safety. Austrian public broadcaster ORF has reported confirmation of several deaths amidst the chaos of the situation.

Graz is known for being a wealthy university town, and the last major violent occurrence in the area dates back a decade. In that incident, a man drove through the streets, resulting in the deaths of three people. Current law enforcement efforts are concentrated on the high school situated near the city's train station, where the attack is being managed. As authorities piece together the details, the community remains on edge, awaiting more news about the event's circumstances.

Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley contributed to this report from Berlin, offering insights into the unfolding situation in Austria.