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

Investigators discovered the message yesterday when they browsed 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.
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Cops did not elaborate on investigators' findings in a brief post on social media X.

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

Franz Ruf, the general public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry informed ORF public television that a 'farewell letter' had likewise been discovered.

'He states bye-bye to his parents. But no intention can be inferred from the goodbye letter, and that is a matter for further examinations.'

Alarmed by his complicated message, his mom right away informed cops, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But despite her efforts to stop a disaster from taking place, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and by then her boy had already stormed into two classrooms.

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

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

Ten individuals were eliminated and more than a lots others were injured as shots and screams called out when a shooter stormed into his old class and gunned down trainees and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the lethal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the assaulter had attacked victims randomly or targeted them particularly, Ruf stated that is also under examination and he didn't wish to speculate.

He stated that injured people were discovered on different levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the building.

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

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

More than a dozen others were injured as shots and screams sounded out when the shooter - called locally as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old classroom blasting a shotgun and a pistol which he legally owned.

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

Chilling video captured the noise of shots followed by screams as the shooter chose off his victims.

Pupils and instructors were stated to be amongst the dead.

The shooter had sent his mom a farewell video simply moments before he opened fire

His mother 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 called out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female students stick on to each other as they escape the school building

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they trembled in corridors and two classrooms or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school quickly 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 structure by heavily armed police

Member of the family reunite following the lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria

Six female and three male victims passed away rapidly, with one grownup stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a woman, caught her injuries in healthcare facility 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 authorities and special forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service employees

Six female and three male victims died rapidly, with one adult said to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, succumbed to her injuries in hospital 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 said he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was searching for somebody to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung paper, although authorities stated just that he was an ex-pupil who had actually stopped before completing his research studies.

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

One neighbour described him as 'unnoticeable', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was completely withdrawn. He used his large and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never ever stated hi, however he was never ever unpleasant in any method'.

His mom has been explained as a 'kind' and 'really sweet' lady, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' families, however likewise for the mom.'

Detectives are searching information on his mobile phone and computers to develop an image of his recent motions and look for hints as to 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 country' as he revealed three days of nationwide mourning.

More than 300 cops and special forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees throughout frantic calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra cops commandos charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency situation action that included 65 ambulances, a minimum of two air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified pupils recorded themselves as gunshots rang out, and later on as they fled down corridors as armed officers assisted leave them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were revealed sticking on to each other as they ran from the school building. One instructor described being barricaded inside a classroom with pupils as they heard the gunshots.

eople collect to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a lethal 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 candle lights were lit for the victims

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

The shooter went into the premises with a pistol and a pistol, according to local reports

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

An upsetting video revealed victims lined up on stretchers beyond the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most badly hurt straight to Graz Regional Hospital.
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Desperate moms and dads raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with authorities reuniting them with left survivors at a regional hall.

One dad informed how his kid had made it through by pretending to be dead. The male, named as Farag, told television channel Puls 24: 'Out of fear, he lay down to pretend that he was killed so that he would not be targeted anymore.'

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

One mother stated: 'My boy called me to state he remained in school which he was being shot at, which he believes he is going to pass away. I've only discovered out now, 2 hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab dining establishment near the school, said: 'I have actually never ever seen numerous emergency situation services in my whole life.' He stated moms and dads passing his dining establishment were sobbing as they rushed to the school.

Police leader Franz Ruff said 'a minimum of' a dozen people had been injured in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung newspaper previously reported that 28 individuals were required to healthcare facility, with at least two of them in an 'extremely vital condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the event 'an awful catastrophe'. Here she is envisioned making a telephone call after the shooting

Some victims had actually apparently been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been formally validated.

Police validated the killer had actually legally owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had acquired one of the weapons simply days earlier.

Attacks in public are rare in the nation of practically 9.2 million individuals, which ranks amongst the 10 best nations worldwide, according to the Global Peace Index.

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

Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated: 'As a mom of 3 kids, my heart is breaking.' The regional state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This horror can not be recorded in words.'

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

Today, a nationwide 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 female leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial website near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened

At a news conference previously in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner refused to be made use of 'speculation' in the event, stating it was the job of the criminal office to investigate.

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

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

In a neighboring parish church, prayers were said for victims including one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who was 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 workplace, will fly at half mast.

Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, stated: 'I'm here because I wished to do something. I felt helpless.'

Austria has among the greatest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with approximately 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million signed up guns, according to the interior ministry.

Wild hunting is popular in the country and over half of Austria's registered guns fall under the classification of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.