Austria is reeling from its deadliest school shooting in modern history after a gunman killed at least nine people—mostly students—at a secondary school in Graz on Tuesday. Over 30 others were injured in the attack, which has left the nation in shock. 🚨
Police confirmed the attacker, identified by local media as a 22-year-old former student with no criminal record, died at the scene. Reports suggest he entered the school armed with a pistol and shotgun, targeting two classrooms—one he once attended. Authorities believe he acted alone. 📚🔫
"This is a national tragedy," said Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, calling the incident "unimaginably painful." Emergency teams evacuated the school and set up support zones for grieving families, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the need for schools to be "safe spaces free from fear." 🇪🇺
The attack, rare in Austria compared to countries like the U.S., has reignited global conversations about school safety and mental health. As Graz mourns, questions linger about the shooter’s motives, with local outlets citing unconfirmed reports of past bullying. 🧠💬
Police are investigating the timeline, including how the suspect legally obtained firearms. The tragedy marks a dark chapter for Austria—a country now grappling with grief and the urgent call for change. 🌍🕯️
