Austria is mourning a heartbreaking loss after a mass shooting at a school in the city of Graz left nine people dead, including seven students, on the morning of Tuesday, June 10.

The horrific event unfolded at BORG Dreischützengasse, a well-known high school in central Graz. Police responded swiftly to emergency calls around 10:00 a.m. local time, according to national broadcaster ORF.

What We Know So Far
According to official reports from the Austria Presse Agentur (APA) and statements made by Graz Mayor Elke Kahr, the victims include:

7 students
1 adult
The suspected shooter, who is believed to have taken his own life
Police confirmed the location of the incident via their official X (formerly Twitter) account and issued an immediate lockdown.

“Several people have died,” the police statement read.
“Crisis intervention teams are on-site to support students and parents.”