Austria school shooting LIVE: Gunman kills at least 9 in classroom rampage

2 months ago22:26 Eleanor Burleigh

The attack has been described as a "dark day" for Austria (Image: Getty)

Authorities have not confirmed the motive for the deadly incident (Image: Getty)

2 months ago20:59 Eleanor Burleigh

BORG Dreierschützengasse, the school in Graz where this morning's deadly shooting took place, has issued a statement on social media describing it as a "terrible" tragedy. The post, originally written in German, reads: "It was a terrible day that deeply affected and shocked us all. "Let us continue to stand together as a school community and support one another. "Your teachers and your principal."

2 months ago19:55 Eleanor Burleigh

Candles and flowers have been left at a makeshift memorial site in Graz in memory of those who died in this morning's deadly shooting. Austrian Chancellor declared an official three-day mourning period earlier today after the attack left at least 10 people dead and several others seriously injured.

The shooting is among the deadliest in Austria's recent history (Image: Getty)

The Austrian chancellor described it as a "dark day" for his country (Image: Getty)

2 months ago19:53 Eleanor Burleigh

A French citizen was among the 10 people killed in Austria's deadliest shooting in decades, France's education minister has said. Elisabeth Borne wrote on X: "We are deeply moved to learn that a young fellow citizen is one of the victims of the deadly shooting at a school in Graz, Austria. "I express my solidarity with the victims, the injured, their loved ones, and the entire Austrian educational community."

2 months ago18:57 Eleanor Burleigh

Austria's APA news agency has confirmed that a woman died in hospital after being injured in this morning's shooting, bringing the death toll of victims to 10. Officials previously said that six females and three males were among those killed in the incident, as well as the 21-year-old suspect. While the motive of the attacker is unclear, APA reports that the he was a former student who had dropped out of the school and had no prior criminal record.

The attack has rocked the community of the Austrian city (Image: Getty)

2 months ago18:05 Eleanor Burleigh

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2 months ago17:33 Eleanor Burleigh

One more person has died following the fatal shooting at a high school in Graz, according to Universitatsklinkum Graz Hospital, where the victims were being treated. The hospital said the most recent death was an adult, with another adult remaining in a life-threatening condition. It takes the total number of those killed in the attack to 10, with the shooter also killing himself in the school bathroom.

2 months ago17:25 Eleanor Burleigh

The mother of a student who managed to escape unharmed from the school where a deadly shooting took place earlier today said she still hasn't been able to calm down after fearing for her life. While her son "had a cell phone" and was quickly able to call and say he was "fine", she recounted the "unbelievable and distressing" moments when she realised what was happening and anxiously waited to learn whether her child was safe. "I still haven't calmed down yet," she told the BBC. "It's unbelievable when you're sitting at home and don't know whether you're safe or not. That was distressing. I get scared all the time."

2 months ago17:05 Eleanor Burleigh

Today's shooting, which was described by Austrian chancellor Christian Stocker as "a dark day in the history of our country" marks the worst school shooting in its recent history. The attack, which left 10 people, including the suspected perpetrator, dead, is thought to be the deadliest in nearly half a century. Other shootings over the last 40 years include the killing of four people and wounding of 23 by a gunman in central Vienna in 2020, and the deaths of four police officers and paramedic at the hands of a poacher in Lower Austria in 2013.

Nine people were killed in the horrific attack (Image: Getty)

2 months ago16:51 Eleanor Burleigh

A local healthcare provider is treating 12 people who were injured in today's attack, according to an update published on its website. Two people are in "very critical condition" while five others sustained "serious injuries" and are currently receiving surgery. Relatives and hospital staff are reportedly also being given "psychological support".

2 months ago16:28 Eleanor Burleigh

The school will remain shut until further notice (Image: AP)

Austrian police said an investigation into the tragedy is ongoing (Image: AP)

2 months ago16:05 Eleanor Burleigh

The Graz high school where today's fatal shooting took place will be closed until further notice, Austrian education minister Christoph Wiederkehr said. Officials have also told Austrian media that a vigil for those killed will be held at the Graz Cathedral at 7pm local time this evening, with additional services for the victims and their famileis at other churches in the city.

The high school where the shooting happened will be closed until further notice (Image: Getty)

2 months ago15:11 Eleanor Burleigh

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has offered further condolences to the families of victims in today's attack. She told reporters in Brussels: "The deaths of innocent children is the worst thing that a family or community can go through. And all my thoughts are with the families who have lost ones, with those who have been injured, their friends and families. "Schools are symbols of hope for the future and our young people and it's incredibly difficult to understand how this can happen when we see violence and death in schools."

The European Commission president said her thoughts were with the families of the shooting victims (Image: Getty)

2 months ago15:02 Eleanor Burleigh

Police in Graz have confirmed that the gunman suspected to be behind today's attack legally owned the two firearms used to kill nine people. Following a news conference this afternoon, Austrian authorities also said the suspect had no previous criminal record. He fatally shot himself at the scene of the incident.

2 months ago14:44 Jon King

Austria's Interior Minister said six females and three males were killed in the shooting. The tenth fatality - the shooter - used to be a pupil but didn't finish his education at the school. Two guns were found in the toilet where he was found. The suspect had a licence for the weapons, described at this stage as a "long" gun and handgun.

2 months ago14:38 Jon King

Mayor of Graz Elke Kahr has said it is important to remember no one is alone and Austrians stand together. She said the city would do all it can to support those affected by the shooting. Ms Kahr also thanked all those who helped in the response. Ms kahr said: "It makes you speechless. It's hard to find any words that could give solace in these moments. "What is most important is that we are not alone, that we stand together."

2 months ago14:34 Jon King

The press conference is now being told staff and pupils from the school will continue to receive specialist support. Those appearing have all praised the response of the emergency services and thanked them for their efforts.

2 months ago14:26 Jon King

Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Kerner is speaking now. He said a call came in at 10am and shots and screams could be heard in the background. He said officers were at the school within minutes. The first ambulance arrived minutes later too, he said. Mr Kerner said the suspect acted alone. The minister said investigations are ongoing into the background of the shooter. A police chief told the press conference he believes the suspect shot himself in a school toilet. The suspect used two guns. He was from Graz. The perpetrator appears to have had permission to own the weapons, according to the officer. Police said the suspect was 21. Initial reports said he was 22.

2 months ago14:19 Jon King

A press conference has just started in Graz, where the Austrian leader Christian Stocker is currently speaking. He described the shooting as a dark day for his country, adding the spree is a national tragedy. Mr Stocker said his thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families of the victims. He praised the police who responded bravely, and thanked those who are helping those suffering losses. Mr Stocker emphasised the need for compassion, adding schools must remain spaces where children can learn without danger. He said Austria will observe three days of national mourning.

2 months ago13:53 Jon King

A white tent at the scene in Graz (Image: Getty)

A cordon in place outside the school (Image: Getty)

2 months ago13:42 Jon King

Italy's prime minister has offered her condolences after the shooting. In a post on X, she said: "With sorrow, I learn of the tragic news involving a school in Graz, Austria, where a student has killed several people and injured others, some of them very seriously. "My condolences, along with those of the entire Italian Government, go to the families of the victims, together with thoughts I wish to extend to the injured and their loved ones."

2 months ago13:21 Jon King

Some weapons, such as rifles and shotguns that must be reloaded manually after each shot, can be purchased in Austria from the age of 18 without a permit. Gun dealers only need to check if there’s no weapons ban on the buyer and the weapon gets registered in a central weapons register. Other weapons, such as repeating shotguns or semi-automatic firearms, are more difficult to acquire. Buyers of these weapons need a gun ownership card and a firearms pass.

2 months ago13:18 Emily Wright

The shooting happened at a large secondary school, Dreierschützengasse, in the south-eastern Austrian city of Graz. Graz is the country's second largest city, located some 124 miles from Vienna.

2 months ago13:10 Emily Wright

Graz mayor Elke Kahr appeared on Austria’s national broadcaster ORF a short while ago, describing the attack as a "terrible tragedy". She then urged the city's residents to show solidarity andf support the students affected by the attack. "This is the most important thing: not leaving anyone alone,” she said. More information about the incident will be released at a press conference which is scheduled to take place at 3pm local time (2pm BST).

A woman speaks to police after the deadly shooting (Image: Getty)

2 months ago13:07 Emily Wright

Austrian media is reporting that 30 people have been injured in this morning's shooting and are being treated in hospital. A recent update by police has said that several are seriously injured.

2 months ago12:42 Jon King

Austrian police have confirmed the death toll (Image: Police Styria/X)

2 months ago12:38 Jon King

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has posted on X: "Schools are symbols for youth, hope and the future. "It is hard to bear when schools become places of death and violence."

2 months ago12:29 Jon King

Austrian media has reported that the shooter is a former pupil of the school. Meanwhile, the authorities are still in the process of identifying the victims and informing their families, according to the country's Interior Ministry.

2 months ago12:19 Jon King

2 months ago12:10 Jon King

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker said the shooting “is a national tragedy that deeply shocks our whole country”. He said in a statement: “There are no words for the pain and grief that all of us — the whole of Austria — feel now.” President Alexander Van der Bellen said “this horror cannot be captured in words.” He said: “These were young people who had their whole lives ahead of them. A teacher who accompanied them on their way.”

2 months ago12:07 Jon King

Special forces were among those wh o rushed to BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria after a call at 10am local time (9am BST). At 11.30am (10.30am BST), police posted on X that the school had been evacuated and everyone had been taken to a safe meeting point. They wrote that the situation was "secured" and there was no longer believed to be any danger. Eight children and one adult have died. The gunman is understood to have shot himself. The number of injured is believed to be about 30. The gunman is reported by local media to have been a 22-year-old man. The emergency services descended on the scene, with police and other emergency vehicles seen in the area around the school. At least one police helicopter was seen flying over the area.

A police helicopter is seen in the air close to a school where, according to reports, several people (Image: APA/AFP via Getty Images)

2 months ago11:50 Jon King

European Union Spakesperson Paula Pinho Said: "We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the entire city of Graz in Austria. "And we stand together in mourning while we seek clarity in the wake of this horrible event in a school."

2 months ago11:47 Jon King

Police in Austria are urging people not to post any pictures or video of the attack on social media. Instead they're asking for photos and footage to be sent to them. In a series of posts on X, police said such information can be "crucial" for their investigation.

2 months ago11:44 Jon King

The Governor of Austria's Styria region, where Graz is located, has said what happened today is "incomprehensible". He said: "As the Governor of Styria and as a father, I am deeply saddened by this insane act, which has caused so much harm and incredible suffering. "My thoughts are with the innocent victims, families, and teachers."

2 months ago11:33 Jon King

Local media now reports the death toll rising to 10. These are eight students and one teacher as well as the gunman.

2 months ago11:27 Jon King

Video has been shared on social media by Austrian TV channel AUF1 which appears to show part of the school being evacuated. The footage shows scores of armed police lining a corridor, directing pupils towards an exit. Pupils can be seen walking quickly along the corridor and making their way outside in the footage, which has not been independently verified.

Video appears to show the school being evacuated (Image: AUF1)

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2 months ago11:21 Jon King

Two policemen seen close to the school (Image: APA/AFP via Getty Images)

A policeman is seen close to a school where, according to reports, several people died in a shooting (Image: APA/AFP via Getty Images)

2 months ago11:19 Jon King

Austrian media is reporting that the shooter is said to be a 22-year-old man. He is said to have used a pistol and a shotgun.

2 months ago11:10 Jon King

According to local media, 28 people have been injured and are being treated in hospitals. At least four of them are in an "extremely" critical condition. There are reports some of the victims were shot in the head.

2 months ago11:06 Jon King

The number of those injured in the shooting hasn't been confirmed, but local media reports it amounts to double digits. So far the number killed has been given as nine - seven pupils, one teacher and the shooter.

2 months ago11:04 Jon King

2 months ago10:59 Jon King

According to the latest reports, the victims are said to be four girls from a fifth grade class. Another student is said to have been killed outside the building. Three high school graduates from an eighth grade class are said to have also been shot. The attacker is believed to have killed himself when armed officers approached him.

2 months ago10:54 Rebecca Perring

Policemen are seen in a street close to a school where, according to reports, several people died in (Image: APA/AFP via Getty Images)

Ambulance cars are seen in a street close to a school where, according to reports, several people di (Image: APA/AFP via Getty Images)

2 months ago10:47 Jon King

Austrian tabloid Kronen Zeitung has said the shooter is among the dead. It attributed the information to local Mayor Elke Kahr.

2 months ago10:45 Jon King

2 months ago10:44 Jon King

2 months ago10:41 Jon King

Austria's Interior Ministry has said there were s everal fatalities but has initially did not specify how many. Police said there were also injuries, without specifying a number. There was no immediate information on the status or identity of the perpetrator.

2 months ago10:38 Jon King

2 months ago10:36 Jon King

Austrian news outlet Kronen Zeitung reports shots being fired in two classrooms. It reports that teachers and students are among the victims.

2 months ago10:23 James Knuckey

Austrian tabloid Kronen Zeitung reports at least eight people have been killed in the attack. This is unconfirmed but Austria's interior ministry says several people have been killed at the high school, public broadcaster ORF reports.

2 months ago10:17 James Knuckey

The police in Austria have provided an update on the incident. The force said the operation at the school is still ongoing and a police helicopter has also been deployed.

2 months ago10:15 James Knuckey

The suspected gunman in the incident is believed to have killed himself, according to a report by Austria's public broadcaster ORF. Police says the operation at the school is ongoing.

2 months ago10:09 James Knuckey

At least five been have been killed in a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, according to reports by local media. Police have confirmed an operation is underway with a special unit deployed.

2 months ago10:02 James Knuckey

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