Attack in Graz School: Nine People Dead

During an attack in a Graz school on Dreierschützengasse on Tuesday morning, nine people died. Among the dead were seven students and one adult. The perpetrator is also among them. This was confirmed by Mayor Elke Kahr (KPÖ) to the APA.

"The situation is currently very unclear. However, it could be a rampage," it was said from police circles to the APA. The school must be evacuated.

Shots heard in Graz school

The operation began around 10:00 AM. According to initial findings, shots were heard in the school. The public was urged to avoid the area around the educational institution and to follow the instructions of the security forces on site. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) was on his way to the crime scene in the morning.

Graz city leader: "Terrible tragedy"

For Graz Mayor Elke Kahr (KPÖ), the deadly attack in a school with several fatalities is a "terrible tragedy." She was herself at the crime scene late Tuesday morning, as she informed the APA. At least nine dead, including the alleged perpetrator, Kahr could confirm. Many injured were taken to a hospital.

"All emergency organizations are acting prudently," said Kahr. Some of the children and teachers have meanwhile been taken to the Graz Helmut-List-Halle. Family reunifications are taking place in the ASKÖ-Halle. Crisis intervention team members are on duty.

Kahr requested that in the coming days, classes should indeed take place, "but the material should not be the focus." "This must be dealt with first. It concerns us all. Time must be given to process this."

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(APA/Red)

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