Austria reels after deadly attack at Graz secondary school

Graz

A mass shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz has left at least eight people dead and several others seriously injured, in what is being described as one of Austria’s most devastating tragedies in recent memory. The attack took place around 10 a.m., prompting an immediate response from local police and the deployment of Cobra, Austria’s elite tactical unit.

According to police spokesperson Sabri Yorgun, the suspected gunman is believed to be a student at the school who opened fire using multiple firearms before allegedly taking his own life. His body was later discovered in a bathroom on the premises. Authorities have not released his identity, and the motive remains unknown. Initial reports suggest he acted alone.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, treating injured students and teachers. Several victims in critical condition were transported to local hospitals, while a nearby concert hall was temporarily converted into an emergency triage facility. A disaster alert was issued to manage the crisis. Police are conducting a meticulous room-by-room sweep of the building to ensure there are no further casualties. The school is being evacuated as investigators continue to assess the scope of the incident. The shooting has deeply shocked the city of Graz, home to roughly 300,000 residents.