Graz School Attack (2025)

On June 10, 2025, an armed attack took place at BORG Dreierschützengasse, a federal upper secondary school in the city of Graz, Austria. Nine people lost their lives in the incident, including eight victims and the perpetrator. Numerous students and teachers were injured.

The attack occurred in the early morning hours of June 10, 2025, at the BORG Dreierschützengasse school building in the Lend district of Graz. The school is located in a region close to the central train station, in the northwestern part of Graz, a city with a population of approximately 300,000. The first gunshots were reported around 10:00. The Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Graz Police initiated their first response at 10:00, followed by a large-scale operation at the scene within a short time.

According to statements by Graz Mayor Elke Kahr and various Austrian media outlets, a total of nine people died as a result of the attack. Among them were seven students, one adult, and the attacker. The exact number of injured has not been officially confirmed, but police and local media sources reported that numerous students and teachers were wounded and transported to nearby medical facilities. Emergency care was provided to some of the injured at the nearby Helmut List Hall.

According to Austrian media, the perpetrator was identified as a student at BORG Dreierschützengasse. His identity has not been disclosed to the public. It has been confirmed that the perpetrator was found dead in a school restroom at the scene.

Following the incident, the Graz Police launched a large-scale operation. The special operations unit COBRA was among the responding forces. Students and staff inside the school building were evacuated, and a security perimeter was established around the premises. At 11:30, the Graz Police announced that the school had been secured and no further danger remained at the scene.

Evacuated students and staff were taken to a nearby stadium, where they were gathered in a safe area. A meeting point for families was also established at the same stadium.

Following the attack, Graz Mayor Elke Kahr, in a statement at the scene, affirmed that all rescue and security teams had operated in a coordinated manner. The municipal government announced that education would resume at the school in the coming days, with emphasis placed not on academic content but on psychological support initiatives.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker canceled all planned official programs due to the attack and ordered the establishment of a crisis management team. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner immediately traveled to Graz. The Ministry of Education also announced the formation of a crisis management unit in response to the incident.

Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig, in a public statement regarding the attack, called for social solidarity and emphasized the importance of a safe educational environment.