A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 students in a gun rampage had sent his mom a goodbye video simply moments before he opened fire.
Investigators found the message yesterday when they browsed the home of the 21-year-old shooter who took his life after his attack at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in the city of Graz.
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Cops did not elaborate on private investigators' findings in a brief post on social network X.
But a senior authorities who acknowledged that the message had been discovered on Tuesday night stated it hadn't permitted them to reason.
Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public television that a 'farewell letter' had likewise been discovered.
'He bids farewell to his moms and dads. But no intention can be inferred from the farewell letter, and that is a matter for additional examinations.'
Alarmed by his complicated message, his mother right away notified authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.
But despite her efforts to stop a disaster from happening, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and already her child had currently stormed into 2 classrooms.
A 15-year-old Kosovan girl named Lea is the very first victim to be imagined
People welcome as they gather on the primary square following a lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025
Ten individuals were killed and more than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old class and gunned down trainees and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the fatal shooting in Graz
Asked whether the aggressor had actually assaulted victims randomly or targeted them particularly, Ruf said that is also under investigation and he didn't wish to hypothesize.
He stated that injured people were found on various levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.
A 15-year-old Kosovan girl called Lea is the first of his victim's to be pictured.
Mourning the teen in a Facebook post, her sad aunt wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea unfortunately lost her life in the attack in Graz. We hope for her soul and express our appreciation to all those who share our discomfort throughout these hard times.'
More than a dozen others were injured as shots and screams called out when the shooter - called in your area as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old class blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he lawfully owned.
In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they trembled in corridors and 2 classrooms or ran for their lives.
Chilling video captured the noise of shots followed by screams as the shooter picked off his victims.
Pupils and teachers were said to be among the dead.
The shooter had actually sent his mother a farewell video just minutes before he opened fire
His mom instantly alerted cops after opening his video, however it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that reveals the moment gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school
Pictured: Two female students stick on to each other as they leave the school structure
In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they trembled in corridors and two class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school shortly before 10am regional time after reports of gunshots
Footage shows terror-stricken pupils diminish a corridor and a flight of stairs as they are accompanied out of the structure by heavily armed authorities
Relative reunite following the deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria
Six female and 3 male victims died quickly, with one adult stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a lady, yielded to her injuries in healthcare facility last night
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'
More than 300 police and special forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees
Six female and 3 male victims died rapidly, with one adult stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, surrendered to her injuries in healthcare facility last night.
The previous pupil ended his deadly rampage when he turned a weapon on himself in a toilet cubicle.
Police later on found a suicide note at his home nearby, which said he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was searching for somebody to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung paper, although authorities said only that he was an ex-pupil who had given up before completing his studies.
The shooter is comprehended to have actually coped with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the borders of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.
One neighbour described him as 'unnoticeable', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was totally withdrawn. He used his large headphones and a backpack whenever he went in and out. He never stated hello, however he was never unpleasant in any method'.
His mother has actually been explained as a 'kind' and 'genuinely sweet' female, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' households, but also for the mom.'
Detectives are scouring information on his smart phone and computers to build a photo of his recent motions and search for hints regarding his motivation.
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 nationwide grieving.
More than 300 cops and special forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service workers throughout frenzied calls at 10am regional time.
Armed Cobra forces charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency situation action that included 65 ambulances, a minimum of two air ambulances and 158 paramedics.
Terrified pupils shot themselves as gunshots sounded out, and later on as they ran away down passages as armed officers assisted evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.
Two schoolgirls were shown clinging on to each other as they ran from the school structure. One instructor described being barricaded inside a classroom with students as they heard the gunshots.
eople collect to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a fatal shooting at a secondary school
Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's main square became a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims
People light candle lights for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria
The shooter went into the properties with a pistol and a handgun, according to local reports
A member of rescue services knees on the floor and pray during a funeral foloowing the shooting on June 10
A distressing video revealed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most significantly hurt straight to Graz Regional Hospital.
Desperate parents raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with police reuniting them with left survivors at a regional hall.
One dad informed how his boy had made it through by pretending to be dead. The man, called as Farag, told tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he set to pretend that he was killed so that he would not be targeted anymore.'
He included: 'Who did this? What kind of problem did he have?'
One mother stated: 'My son called me to state he remained in school which he was being contended, which he thinks he is going to die. I've just discovered now, two hours later on, that he's still alive.'
Metin Ozden, who remained in his kebab dining establishment near the school, stated: 'I've never ever seen so many emergency situation services in my whole life.' He stated moms and dads passing his restaurant were weeping as they hurried to the school.
Police leader Franz Ruff said 'a minimum of' a lots individuals had actually been injured in addition to those killed.
Krone Zeitung paper formerly reported that 28 people were taken to health center, with a minimum of 2 of them in an 'very critical condition'. Seven required emergency surgical treatment.
Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a horrible disaster'. Here she is pictured making a telephone call after the shooting
Some victims had actually reportedly been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been officially verified.
Police verified the killer had actually lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had purchased one of the guns simply days ago.
Attacks in public are unusual in the country of almost 9.2 million people, which ranks among the ten safest countries worldwide, according to the Global Peace Index.
Last night the country's Chancellor stated: 'A school ... is an area of trust, of security, of the future. The reality that this safe space was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'
Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated: 'As a mother of three kids, my heart is breaking.' The regional state governor Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', while president Alexander van der Bellen stated: 'This scary can not be captured in words.'
Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne stated that one of those who passed away was a 'young fellow resident' of France.
Today, an across the country 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. Pictured: People light candles in the main square
A woman leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial website near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened
At a press conference previously in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner refused to be drawn on 'speculation' in the event, stating it was the task of the criminal office to examine.
Police did validate the killer was not 'known' to authorities before the attack.
Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims.
In a close-by parish church, prayers were stated for victims including one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who was in tears.
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 workplace, will fly at half mast.
Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood contribution centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, stated: 'I'm here since I wanted to do something. I felt powerless.'
Austria has one of the greatest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million registered guns, according to the interior ministry.
Wild hunting is popular in the nation and majority of Austria's registered firearms fall under the classification of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.
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