A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 trainees in a gun rampage had actually sent his mother a goodbye video simply moments before he opened fire.

Investigators discovered the message the other day when they searched the home of the 21-year-old shooter who took his life after his attack at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in the city of Graz.

Cops did not elaborate on detectives' findings in a quick post on social media network X.

But a senior official who acknowledged that the message had been found on Tuesday night stated it hadn't enabled them to reason.

Franz Ruf, the general public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public tv that a 'goodbye letter' had also been discovered.

'He bids farewell to his moms and dads. But no motive can be presumed from the goodbye letter, which is a matter for more examinations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mom right away alerted authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But in spite of her efforts to stop a catastrophe from taking place, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and already her child had currently stormed into two class.

A 15-year-old Kosovan lady called Lea is the very first victim to be visualized

People accept as they gather on the primary square following a fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025

Ten people were killed and more than a lots others were injured as shots and screams sounded out when a shooter stormed into his old classroom and assassinated students and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the deadly shooting in Graz

Asked whether the foe had actually attacked victims arbitrarily or targeted them particularly, Ruf said that is also under examination and he didn't wish to speculate.

He said that wounded people were discovered on different levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.

A 15-year-old Kosovan lady called Lea is the first of his victim's to be visualized.

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her sad aunt composed: 'Today, my niece Lea unfortunately lost her life in the attack in Graz. We wish her soul and express our thankfulness to all those who share our discomfort throughout these tough times.'

More than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when the shooter - named in your area as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old class blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he legally owned.

In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and 2 classrooms or ran for their lives.

Chilling video caught the noise of shots followed by screams as the shooter selected off his victims.

Pupils and teachers were said to be amongst the dead.

The shooter had actually sent his mom a farewell video just minutes before he opened fire

His mom instantly informed authorities after opening his video, but it was too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that reveals the moment gunshots sounded out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female trainees stick on to each other as they get away the school structure

In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cringed in corridors and two class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school soon before 10am regional time after reports of gunshots

Footage shows terror-stricken students diminish a corridor and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the building by heavily armed cops

Family members reunite following the lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria

Six female and three male victims passed away quickly, with one grownup said to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, caught her injuries in hospital last night

Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and stating a 'dark day in the history of our country'

More than 300 cops and special forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service employees

Six female and three male victims passed away rapidly, with one adult said to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a lady, caught her injuries in medical facility last night.

The former pupil ended his fatal rampage when he turned a weapon on himself in a toilet cubicle.

Police later on found a suicide note at his home close by, which stated he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was trying to find somebody to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung newspaper, although authorities said only that he was an ex-pupil who had actually given up before finishing his research studies.

The shooter is comprehended to have actually lived with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the outskirts of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.

One neighbour described him as 'inconspicuous', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He wore his big headphones and a backpack whenever he went in and out. He never said hey there, however he was never undesirable in any method'.

His mother has been described as a 'kind' and 'truly sweet' female, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not just for the victims' households, but also for the mother.'

Detectives are scouring data on his cellphone and computer systems to construct an image of his current motions and look for clues regarding his motivation.

Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and stating a 'dark day in the history of our nation' as he revealed three days of nationwide mourning.

More than 300 authorities and special forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service employees during frenzied calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra police task forces charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency action that consisted of 65 ambulances, at least 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students shot themselves as gunshots rang out, and later as they ran away down passages as armed officers assisted evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were shown sticking on to each other as they ranged from the school structure. One instructor described being barricaded inside a class with students as they heard the gunshots.

eople collect to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a fatal shooting at a secondary school

Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square became a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims

People light candles for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria

The gunman got in the properties with a handgun and a pistol, according to local reports

A member of rescue services knees on the flooring and pray throughout a funeral foloowing the shooting on June 10

An upsetting video showed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted the a lot of severely hurt straight to Graz Regional Hospital.

Desperate moms and dads raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with police reuniting them with evacuated survivors at a regional hall.

One daddy told how his child had actually made it through by pretending to be dead. The male, named as Farag, informed tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he put down to pretend that he was killed so that he would not be targeted anymore.'

He added: 'Who did this? What sort of issue did he have?'

One mom said: 'My child called me to state he remained in school which he was being contended, which he thinks he is going to pass away. I have actually just found out now, 2 hours later, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab restaurant near the school, said: 'I have actually never ever seen so many emergency situation services in my entire life.' He stated parents passing his restaurant were crying as they rushed to the school.

Police commander Franz Ruff said 'at least' a dozen people had been hurt in addition to those eliminated.

Krone Zeitung paper previously reported that 28 individuals were required to health center, with a minimum of two of them in an 'exceptionally important condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the incident 'a horrible catastrophe'. Here she is pictured making a call after the shooting

Some victims had reportedly been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been formally confirmed.

Police confirmed the killer had actually legally owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had actually purchased among the guns just days back.

Attacks in public are rare in the nation of nearly 9.2 million people, which ranks among the 10 most safe nations on the planet, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the nation's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is an area of trust, of security, of the future. The fact that this safe space was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'

Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said: 'As a mom of three children, my heart is breaking.' The local state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This scary can not be recorded in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that one of those who died was a 'young fellow resident' of France.

Today, an across the country minute's silence will be held at 10am local time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candles in the primary square

A woman leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial website near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened

At a press conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner refused to be made use of 'speculation' in the event, it was the job of the criminal workplace to examine.

Police did verify the killer was not 'known' to authorities before the attack.

Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims.

In a nearby parish church, prayers were said for victims including one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who remained in tears.

Today, an across the country minute's silence will be held at 10am local time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his office, will fly at half mast.

Yesterday afternoon long queues formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here since I wished to do something. I felt powerless.'

Austria has one of the highest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with approximately 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million registered firearms, according to the interior ministry.

Wild searching is popular in the nation and majority of Austria's registered guns fall under the classification of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.
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