AMOSLauf in Graz: Ten dead and a perpetrator with a dark past

AMOSLauf in Graz: Ten dead and a perpetrator with a dark past

Graz, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, a gymnasium in Graz, Austria. At least ten people were killed, including the perpetrator himself, and several others suffered serious injuries. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. when a 21-year-old man from Graz carried two firearms, which he legally had. These weapons, a long weapon and a fist weapon have been secured after the incident and are now subject to forensic studies.

The perpetrator, who had not completed the school career at the school in question, committed suicide in a toilet complex. It is a single offender who has so far had no police knowledge or reservations. The victims of the killing spree come together according to Merkur , including one teacher. The perpetrator had apparently planned his killing spree because he had sent his mother a video recording in advance in which he announced his project.

grief and reactions

Austria commemorates the victim of the killing spree with a minute of fun at 10:00 a.m. Hundreds of people took part in a funeral service in Graz, and candles were placed in memory of the dead. Chancellor Christian Stocker described the tragedy as "national tragedy" and called for social solidarity. The Austrian Federal Government also decided on a three -day state grants, with numerous political and social events being canceled or postponed, including a federal party conference of the FPÖ and a state party conference of the ÖVP.

First investigations into the motivation of the perpetrator are underway. Experts suspect that many years of bullying could have led to the perpetrators' revenge. However, a farewell letter from the perpetrator contains no evidence of the reasons for the killing spree. The head of the school medical service of Styria, Josef Zollneritsch, expressed that many young people do not feel sufficiently perceived, which may lead to violence.

legal framework conditions

The shocking development has re -lived up to the debate about weapons laws in Austria. The director of public security, Franz Ruf, said that the perpetrator met all legal requirements for gun ownership. He had a shotgun and a fist firearm found at the scene. In Austria, certain rifles may be bought by practically every 18-year-old, while a gun ownership card is required for fist firearms. The acquisition of a category B firearm also requires a psychological report and proof of secure handling. The government expects a review of possible gaps in gun law.

In the context of violence prevention in schools, the need for sustainable and consistent measures is emphasized. Binding rules, consequences and guiding principles are essential to combat violence and bullying. As Oeepepers , education requires an anxiety and non-violent space, which poses special challenges for school management and teachers.

Overall, the examination of the causes of the killing spree and the necessary measures to prevent violence remains a central topic in the coming weeks and months.