Shock in Graz: Amo run at school - nine dead and many injuries!
Shock in Graz: Amo run at school - nine dead and many injuries!
Graz, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, a killing spree at a school in Graz shook the Austrian public. A 21-year-old former student opened the fire and killed nine people, six of whom were female and three male. In addition, twelve people were seriously injured. The tragic event ended with the perpetrator's suicide, which committed suicide on a toilet in the school building. So far, the police have not published any information about the attacker's motif. The perpetrator had apparently legally owned the weapons used, which the discussion about weapons laws in Austria should again heat up. More than 300 police forces and over 160 rescue workers were deployed to cope with the situation and help the injured. A special alarm plan for the supply of the victims was activated in order to be able to act quickly and effectively in this critical situation, reports the Tagesschau .
Politically, this event is seen as a national tragedy. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Christian Stocker express their deep sympathy. The latter demands that society hold together in such difficult times. A sign of grief is set the following day; At 10 a.m. there is a nationwide minute's silence for the victims. In Styria, all public events have been canceled in the next few days, and the Graz city government will come together in the afternoon to discuss further steps. The schools remain closed for the time being. Minister of Education Christoph Return has emphasized that schools have to be safe places for children and that pupils and teachers can come together in a city hall to get mourning and psychological advice. The Mayor of Graz Elke Kahr speaks of a "terrible" and "deeply traisely" day and reports of a severe emotional dismay in the city, such as the reported.
trauma and support for those affected
In view of the scope of the incident, it is often forgotten that, according to such violent acts, not only the victims, but also their families and the community have a deep mental wound. A comprehensive support of the traumatized victims is crucial to avoid long -term consequences. According to the Ärztezeitung it is often failed to offer sacrifices to offer sustainable care. Inadequate support can lead to secondary victimization and make it difficult to heal the trauma. The analysis of amoclets has shown that a large part of the perpetrators suffer from social isolation, whereby the relationships between their mental health and the acts committed are varied. Serious family and social problems can often be observed in young perpetrators.On this basis, it is all the more important that in addition to mourning work, corresponding initiatives for psychological support and integration of victims are also launched. A quick exchange about psychological support and information on suicide prevention has already been provided by the authorities in order to recognize and address possible dangers at an early stage.
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