In a tragic incident marking the deadliest school shooting in Austria's recent history, police investigate the grim details surrounding the suspect's motivations and actions.
**Bomb Attack Plans Discovered Following Deadly Graz School Shooting**
**Bomb Attack Plans Discovered Following Deadly Graz School Shooting**
Authorities uncover alarming evidence at the home of a suspected gunman in Austria, including bomb plans and a non-functional device.
The investigation into the recent school shooting in Graz, Austria, has revealed disturbing findings at the home of the 21-year-old suspect. Police reported the recovery of plans for a bomb attack, a non-functional pipe bomb, as well as a farewell letter and video during a search of his residence. This attack, which took place at the Dreierschützengasse secondary school, left ten individuals dead and 11 others injured, making it the gravest school shooting in the nation’s history.
The alleged shooter, identified as a former student of the institution, ended his life shortly after the attack in a school bathroom. While authorities have yet to determine a specific motive for the violence, they confirmed that the shooter had legally owned the firearms used in the incident – a pistol and a shotgun. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner stated the suspect had not graduated from the school and had no previous known issues with law enforcement.
Victims of this tragedy included a teacher and nine students aged 14 to 17, with all but one being Austrian nationals. The injured range from 15 to 26 years old and are reported to be in stable condition. The investigation continues as police analyze evidence and interview hundreds of individuals connected to the incident.
In response to the tragedy, security around schools in Graz has been strengthened. Local media reported that relatives of the victims and students are receiving support at a crisis intervention center established nearby. Eyewitness accounts describe the chaos during the shooting, with one teacher narrowly escaping the shooter’s path.
The citizens of Graz are mourning the loss, observing three days of mourning and holding a nationwide minute of silence to honor the victims. One resident expressed personal grief, having known one of the deceased boys. This incident stands as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges surrounding gun violence, particularly in youth settings, as Austria grapples with the aftermath of this heart-wrenching event.
The alleged shooter, identified as a former student of the institution, ended his life shortly after the attack in a school bathroom. While authorities have yet to determine a specific motive for the violence, they confirmed that the shooter had legally owned the firearms used in the incident – a pistol and a shotgun. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner stated the suspect had not graduated from the school and had no previous known issues with law enforcement.
Victims of this tragedy included a teacher and nine students aged 14 to 17, with all but one being Austrian nationals. The injured range from 15 to 26 years old and are reported to be in stable condition. The investigation continues as police analyze evidence and interview hundreds of individuals connected to the incident.
In response to the tragedy, security around schools in Graz has been strengthened. Local media reported that relatives of the victims and students are receiving support at a crisis intervention center established nearby. Eyewitness accounts describe the chaos during the shooting, with one teacher narrowly escaping the shooter’s path.
The citizens of Graz are mourning the loss, observing three days of mourning and holding a nationwide minute of silence to honor the victims. One resident expressed personal grief, having known one of the deceased boys. This incident stands as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges surrounding gun violence, particularly in youth settings, as Austria grapples with the aftermath of this heart-wrenching event.
