Austria school shooting leaves 7 students and 1 adult dead in Graz

A tragic school shooting in Austria left eight people dead on Tuesday, including seven students and one adult. The incident took place at the BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, a city with a population of approximately 300,000. Graz Mayor Elke Kahr confirmed that the suspected shooter also died during the attack.

The Austrian police quickly responded to the scene after reports of gunfire at the school. Special forces were deployed, and the school was evacuated as a safety measure. Many people were taken to hospitals with injuries, and the situation was deemed secure with no further danger expected.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but authorities believe the suspected shooter was a student at the high school. The tragic event has shocked the community in Graz, Austria’s second-largest city located in the southeast of the country.

In a statement, European Union spokesperson Paula Pinho expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the city of Graz. The entire region is in mourning as they seek clarity in the aftermath of this devastating school shooting.

As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the attack, the community is left grappling with the senseless loss of life. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Author: Greg Norman, Fox News Digital.