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<br>A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 students in a gun rampage had actually sent his mom a farewell video simply minutes before he opened fire.<br>
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<br>Investigators found the message the other day when they browsed the home of the 21[-year-old shooter](https://luxea.co.uk) who took his life after his attack at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in the city of Graz.<br>
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<br>Cops did not elaborate on detectives' findings in a quick post on social media network X.<br>
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<br>But a senior official who acknowledged that the message had been discovered on Tuesday night said it hadn't enabled them to draw conclusions.<br>
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<br>Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public tv that a 'farewell letter' had likewise been found.<br>
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<br>'He says bye-bye to his parents. But no intention can be inferred from the farewell letter, and that is a matter for further investigations.'<br>
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<br>Alarmed by his confusing message, his mother instantly alerted police, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.<br>
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<br>But despite her efforts to stop a catastrophe from taking place, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and by then her son had actually currently stormed into 2 class.<br>
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<br>A 15-year-old Kosovan girl named Lea is the very first victim to be envisioned<br>
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<br>People welcome as they collect on the primary square following a lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025<br>
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<br>Ten people were killed and more than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams sounded out when a shooter [stormed](https://betnet.et) into his old class and gunned down trainees and teachers. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the fatal shooting in Graz<br>
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<br>Asked whether the assailant had actually assaulted victims randomly or targeted them particularly, Ruf said that is also under investigation and he didn't wish to hypothesize.<br>
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<br>He said that injured individuals were discovered on numerous levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.<br>
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<br>A 15-year-old Kosovan lady named Lea is the very first of his victim's to be envisioned.<br>
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<br>Mourning the teen in a Facebook post, her sad aunt wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We hope for her soul and reveal our appreciation to all those who share our pain during these tough times.'<br>
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<br>More than a lots others were injured as shots and screams sounded out when the shooter - named locally as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old class blasting a shotgun and a pistol which he lawfully owned.<br>
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<br>In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cringed in corridors and 2 classrooms or ran for their lives.<br>
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<br>Chilling video captured the noise of shots followed by screams as the shooter chose off his victims.<br>
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<br>Pupils and teachers were stated to be among the dead.<br>
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<br>The shooter had sent his mother a goodbye video just moments before he opened fire<br>
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<br>His mom right away alerted authorities after opening his video, but it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video flowing online that reveals the moment gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school<br>
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<br>Pictured: Two female students stick on to each other as they escape the school structure<br>
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<br>In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and two classrooms or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school soon before 10am local time after reports of gunshots<br>
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<br>Footage reveals terror-stricken students diminish a passage and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the building by heavily armed cops<br>
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<br>Member of the family reunite following the fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria<br>
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<br>Six female and 3 male victims passed away rapidly, with one grownup stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, gave in to her injuries in medical facility last night<br>
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<br>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 nation'<br>
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<br>More than 300 police and special forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service workers<br>
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<br>Six female and three male victims passed away rapidly, with one adult stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a lady, yielded to her in healthcare facility last night.<br>
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<br>The previous student ended his fatal rampage when he turned a gun on himself in a toilet cubicle.<br>
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<br>Police later found a suicide note at his home close by, which stated he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was looking for someone to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung newspaper, although authorities stated just that he was an ex-pupil who had actually quit before finishing his studies.<br>
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<br>The shooter is understood to have lived with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the borders of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.<br>
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<br>One neighbour explained him as 'inconspicuous', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was totally withdrawn. He wore his large earphones and a knapsack whenever he went in and out. He never ever stated hello, however he was never ever unpleasant in any way'.<br>
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<br>His mom has been referred to as a 'kind' and 'genuinely sweet' woman, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm praying not only for the victims' households, but also for the mom.'<br>
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<br>Detectives are scouring information on his mobile phone and computers to build an image of his recent movements and search for clues regarding his motivation.<br>
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<br>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 country' as he announced 3 days of national grieving.<br>
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<br>More than 300 police and special forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees throughout frantic calls at 10am local time.<br>
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<br>Armed Cobra authorities commandos charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency situation response that included 65 ambulances, a minimum of two air ambulances and 158 paramedics.<br>
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<br>Terrified students shot themselves as gunshots rang out, and later on as they left down passages as armed officers assisted leave them from the 400-pupil school.<br>
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<br>Two schoolgirls were revealed clinging on to each other as they ranged from the school structure. One teacher described being barricaded inside a class with pupils as they heard the gunshots.<br>
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<br>eople gather to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a fatal shooting at a secondary school<br>
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<br>Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square became a 'sea of [lights'](https://www.reblif.com) as candles were lit for the victims<br>
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<br>People light candles for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria<br>
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<br>The shooter went into the properties with a pistol and a handgun, according to regional reports<br>
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<br>A member of rescue services knees on the floor and pray throughout a funeral foloowing the shooting on June 10<br>
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<br>A stressful video revealed victims lined up on stretchers beyond the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most significantly injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.<br>
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<br>Desperate parents raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with cops reuniting them with evacuated survivors at a regional hall.<br>
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<br>One father told how his kid had actually made it through by pretending to be dead. The man, called as Farag, informed tv [channel](https://propertiesmiraroad.com) Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he put down to pretend that he was killed so that he wouldn't be targeted any more.'<br>
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<br>He added: 'Who did this? What sort of issue did he have?'<br>
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<br>One mom said: 'My child called me to say he remained in school which he was being contended, and that he thinks he is going to pass away. I've just discovered out now, two hours later on, that he's still alive.'<br>
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<br>Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab restaurant near the school, said: 'I've never ever seen many emergency situation services in my whole life.' He stated parents passing his dining establishment were weeping as they rushed to the school.<br>
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<br>Police leader [Franz Ruff](https://jpmanage.net) stated 'at least' a dozen people had actually been injured in addition to those eliminated.<br>
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<br>Krone Zeitung paper formerly reported that 28 individuals were taken to hospital, with at least two of them in an 'extremely important condition'. Seven needed emergency surgical treatment.<br>
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<br>Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a horrible disaster'. Here she is envisioned making a phone call after the shooting<br>
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<br>Some victims had actually apparently been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been officially verified.<br>
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<br>Police verified the killer had actually lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had bought among the weapons just days earlier.<br>
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<br>Attacks in public are rare in the country of almost 9.2 million individuals, which ranks amongst the ten best nations on the planet, according to the [Global Peace](https://bytyrohatec.cz) Index.<br>
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<br>Last night the country's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is a space of trust, of security, of the future. The fact that this safe area was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'<br>
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<br>Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said: 'As a mother of 3 kids, my heart is breaking.' The local state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This scary can not be captured in words.'<br>
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<br>Leaders from throughout Europe sent their acknowledgements including Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that a person of those who died was a 'young fellow citizen' of France. <br>
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<br>Today, an across the country 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. Pictured: People light candles in the primary square<br>
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<br>A woman leaves a candle light at a makeshift memorial website near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened<br>
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<br>At a press conference previously in the day, Austria's [interior minister](https://ndismarketplace.com) Gerhard Karner [refused](https://remaxjungle.com) to be drawn on 'speculation' in the case, stating it was the task of the criminal workplace to examine.<br>
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<br>Police did confirm the killer was not 'known' to authorities before the attack.<br>
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<br>Last night Graz Cathedral held a [service](https://realtorpk.com) of reflection and the [city's primary](https://mohali.homes) square became a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims.<br>
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<br>In a neighboring parish church, prayers were stated for [victims including](https://elixirimmobilier.com) one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' stated Father Pesendorfer, who was in tears.<br>
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<br>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.<br>
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<br>Yesterday afternoon long queues formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here because I wished to do something. I felt defenseless.'<br>
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<br>Austria has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 [Austrians legally](https://ferninnholidays.com) owning 1.5 million registered guns, according to the interior ministry.<br>
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<br>Wild searching 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.<br>
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