Austrian School Shooter Kills 10 in Graz Attack

A 21-year-old former student named Artur A. carried out Austria's deadliest school shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, killing 10 people—including nine students aged 14 to 17 and a 59-year-old teacher—before taking his own life. The attack lasted approximately 17 minutes, during which he used a legally owned Glock pistol and shotgun. Authorities found a homemade pipe bomb and discarded plans for a bomb attack at his home, but these were not used. Artur had reportedly been a quiet, introverted individual who was a fan of online shooting games and had failed to complete his studies; local reports and former classmates indicated he had been severely bullied, possibly motivating the attack. Before the shooting, he sent a farewell video and letter to his mother, expressing feelings of victimization and asking for forgiveness. Austria declared three days of national mourning following the tragedy, with public tributes such as lowered flags, church bells, and memorials at the school.