High school shooting in Austria leaves multiple dead

High school shooting in Austria leaves multiple dead

A shooting incident at Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in multiple fatalities, as reported by the BBC. The city’s mayor, Elke Kahr, confirmed that 10 individuals have died, including students and at least one adult.

The suspected perpetrator is among the deceased, believed to have died by suicide following the attack, which occurred around 10:00 local time.

Police have secured the school, though an official casualty count has not yet been released. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has characterized the event as a “national tragedy.” The identity of the assailant, including any affiliation with the school, remains under investigation.