Source: cbsnews.com
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Summary
Austria is in national mourning after a 21-year-old former student carried out a mass shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz, killing 10 people—nine students and a teacher—and injuring 11 before taking his own life. Authorities discovered a farewell letter and video, a non-functional pipe bomb, and abandoned bombing plans at the suspect’s home, but have not identified a motive. The attacker legally owned the pistol and shotgun used and was previously unknown to police. Rapid police response likely mitigated further casualties. The country held a nationwide minute of silence, ordered flags at half-staff for three days, increased school security, and is considering tighter gun laws following one of its deadliest postwar attacks.
Key Points
- Ten killed and 11 injured in Graz school shooting; suspect dead
- Farewell letter, video, and non-functional pipe bomb found at home
- Shooter legally owned firearms and had no prior police record
- Rapid police response credited with reducing casualties
- Austria holds national mourning and weighs tighter gun laws