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Shock in Vienna: 16-year-old threatened with gun after rampage in Graz!
Shooting spree in Graz: 21-year-old shoots ten, threatening 16-year-old arrested in Vienna. Investigations into motives are ongoing.
Shock in Vienna: 16-year-old threatened with gun after rampage in Graz!
A shooting spree at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz shocked the entire nation. This incident, which took place on June 14, 2025, claimed the lives of ten people, including nine students and a teacher. The perpetrator, a 21-year-old, had equipped himself with a backpack full of weapons and ammunition and began shooting indiscriminately. Shortly after the incident, he committed suicide while panicked students and teachers tried to get to safety. The police were initially unable to intervene in time and were only on the scene at 10:06 a.m., shortly before the perpetrator struck, which was a traumatic experience for many of those affected.
After these frightening events, the Austrian government announced comprehensive measures to tighten gun laws. Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) confirmed that the rules for owning and purchasing weapons should be made stricter. Plans include, among other things, an increased minimum age for purchasing firearms and stricter psychological tests. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) also emphasized that better data exchange between authorities is necessary to prevent such tragedies in the future. This also includes increased police presence and specific requirements for young people.
Threatening investigation in Vienna
Late on Wednesday afternoon, the 16-year-old perpetrator finally turned himself in at a police station in the 23rd district. When he was arrested, it turned out that his weapon was a blank gun, which was confiscated. The background to his threatening behavior is currently unclear and is being intensively investigated by the authorities.
Reactions and support
The events in Graz and the threatening situation in Vienna have shocked the public and triggered a wave of concern. Schools and educational institutions strive to offer support to their students. For example, a psychological care service was provided at the Helmut-List-Halle, which over 200 children and young people have already taken advantage of.
The increasing concern about gun violence and school safety is an issue that is being increasingly addressed in the Austrian political landscape. While the government is planning measures to improve the security situation and gun laws, it remains to be seen what concrete steps will be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future.
These two incidents highlight the need to discuss and take appropriate action on the correct use of weapons and the protection of young people in educational institutions. At a time when many parents are concerned about their children's safety, it is crucial to find solutions and provide psychological help.
How the situation in Vienna will develop remains to be seen. Police are continuing to investigate to determine the 16-year-old's motives. There is currently no specific motive for the crime, and the involvement of other people is also being investigated.
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