Austria school shooting live: ten dead after former student opens fire

June 10,2025 12:09 pm

‘ A national tragedy that deeply shocks our whole country’

Gergana Krasteva

Austrian chancellor Christian Stocker  described the shooting as ‘a national tragedy that deeply shocks our whole country.’

He said in a statement on X: ‘The rampage at a school in Graz is a national tragedy that has deeply shaken our entire country

‘There are no words for the pain and grief that we all – all of Austria – are feeling right now.’

Meine Gedanken sind bei den Familien und Eltern,die ihr Kind verloren haben. pic.twitter.com/HDuwUX8wLe

— Christian Stocker (@_CStocker) June 10,2025

June 10,2025 11:52 am

What are the gun laws in Austria?

Sarah Hooper

Some firearms in Austria are easily available to purchase,but others require permits.

Those over 18 can buy shotguns and semi-automatic rifles for sports and hunting.

To get handguns and certain types of semi-automatic weapons,a license,known as Waffenbesitzkarte,is required.

It’s unknown what kind of weapon was used in today’s shootings.