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 mom a farewell video simply minutes before he opened fire.
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Investigators discovered the message the other day 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.

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

But a senior authorities who acknowledged that the message had actually been found on Tuesday night said it hadn't enabled them to draw conclusions.

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

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

Alarmed by his complicated message, his mother immediately informed cops, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But despite 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 by then her kid had actually currently stormed into two class.

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

People accept as they collect on the main square following a deadly 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 classroom and assassinated students and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the deadly shooting in Graz

Asked whether the assailant had attacked victims arbitrarily or targeted them specifically, Ruf said that is likewise under examination and he didn't wish to speculate.

He said that wounded individuals were found on numerous levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.

A 15-year-old Kosovan girl called Lea is the very first of his victim's to be envisioned.

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her heartbroken auntie wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We wish her soul and express our thankfulness to all those who share our pain during these challenging times.'

More than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams called out when the shooter - called in your area 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 classrooms or ran for their lives.

Chilling video recorded the sound of shots followed by screams as the gunman picked off his victims.

Pupils and teachers were stated to be among the dead.

The shooter had actually sent his mother a farewell video just moments before he opened fire

His mother right away alerted police after opening his video, but it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video circulating online that shows the minute gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

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

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cowered in passages and 2 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 reveals terror-stricken pupils diminish a passage and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the structure by heavily armed cops

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

Six female and 3 male victims died rapidly, with one adult said to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a lady, caught her injuries in hospital last night

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

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

Six female and 3 male victims passed away rapidly, with one grownup said to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a lady, succumbed to her injuries in healthcare facility last night.

The previous student ended his deadly rampage when he turned a gun on himself in a toilet cubicle.

Police later on found a suicide note at his home nearby, which said he had at the school and was trying to find someone to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung paper, although authorities stated only that he was an ex-pupil who had stopped before finishing his research studies.

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

One neighbour explained him as 'inconspicuous', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was totally withdrawn. He used his big earphones and a backpack whenever he entered and out. He never ever said hello, but he was never ever undesirable in any way'.

His mom has actually been referred to as a 'kind' and 'truly sweet' lady, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' households, however also for the mom.'

Detectives are searching data on his smart phone and computers to build a picture of his recent movements and search for clues as to his motivation.

Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and declaring a 'dark day in the history of our country' as he announced 3 days of national grieving.

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

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

Terrified students shot themselves as gunshots called out, and later on as they ran away down corridors as armed officers assisted leave them from the 400-pupil school.

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

eople gather to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a deadly shooting at a secondary school

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

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

The gunman went into the premises with a pistol and a handgun, according to regional reports

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

A distressing video revealed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while lots of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most significantly injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.

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

One daddy told how his child had made it through by pretending to be dead. The man, named as Farag, told tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, 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 problem did he have?'

One mom said: 'My son called me to say he remained in school which he was being shot at, which he believes he is going to die. I've just learnt now, two hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who remained in his kebab restaurant near the school, stated: 'I have actually never ever seen numerous emergency services in my entire life.' He said moms and dads passing his restaurant were weeping as they hurried to the school.

Police commander Franz Ruff stated 'at least' a lots people had been injured in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung paper previously reported that 28 individuals were required to health center, with at least 2 of them in an 'extremely crucial condition'. Seven needed emergency surgery.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the incident 'an awful tragedy'. Here she is visualized making a phone call after the shooting

Some victims had apparently been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been officially verified.

Police verified the killer had legally owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had purchased among the weapons just days ago.

Attacks in public are unusual in the nation of practically 9.2 million people, which ranks among the 10 best nations on the planet, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the country's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is a space of trust, of security, of the future. The fact 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 children, my heart is breaking.' The regional state governor 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 across Europe sent their acknowledgements including Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that a person of those who passed away was a 'young fellow person' of France.

Today, an across the country minute's silence will be held at 10am regional time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his workplace, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights 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 press 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 examine.

Police did confirm the killer was not 'understood' to authorities before the attack.

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.

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

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.

Yesterday afternoon long queues formed outside a blood contribution centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, stated: '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 roughly 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million signed up firearms, according to the interior ministry.

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