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A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 trainees in a gun rampage had sent his mother a farewell video just moments before he opened fire.

Investigators found 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.

Cops did not elaborate on detectives' 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 had not permitted them to reason.

Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public tv that a 'goodbye letter' had actually also been found.

'He says bye-bye to his moms and dads. But no motive can be presumed from the goodbye letter, and that is a matter for additional examinations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mom instantly alerted cops, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But in spite of her efforts to stop a catastrophe from occurring, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and already her child had actually already stormed into two class.

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

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

Ten people were killed and more than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams sounded out when a shooter stormed into his old classroom and gunned down students and teachers. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the lethal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the enemy had attacked victims randomly or targeted them specifically, Ruf said that is also under examination and he didn't want to speculate.

He stated that wounded individuals were discovered on various 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 teen in a Facebook post, her heartbroken aunt wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea unfortunately lost her life in the attack in Graz. We hope for her soul and reveal our appreciation to all those who share our pain during these difficult times.'

More than a lots others were injured as shots and screams called out when the shooter - named locally as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old class blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he lawfully owned.

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

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

Pupils and instructors were said to be among the dead.

The shooter had sent his mother a farewell video simply minutes before he opened fire

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

Pictured: Two female students cling on to each other as they leave the school structure

In the nation'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 shortly 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 building 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 quickly, with one adult said to be among them. The tenth victim, a lady, gave in to her injuries in medical 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 nation'

More than 300 authorities and special forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees

Six female and three male victims died rapidly, with one grownup stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a lady, succumbed to her injuries in health center last night.

The previous pupil ended his lethal rampage when he turned a weapon on himself in a toilet cubicle.

Police later found a suicide note at his home nearby, which stated he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was trying to find somebody to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung newspaper, although authorities said just that he was an ex-pupil who had actually quit before finishing his studies.

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

One neighbour explained him as 'inconspicuous', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was completely withdrawn. He used his large earphones and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never ever said hi, however he was never unpleasant in any way'.

His mother has been explained as a 'kind' and 'genuinely sweet' woman, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' households, but likewise for the mom.'

Detectives are searching data on his cellphone and computer systems to build a picture of his recent movements and look 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 nation' as he announced three days of nationwide mourning.

More than 300 authorities and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and were heard by emergency service workers throughout frantic calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra police commandos charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency response that included 65 ambulances, at least two air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified pupils recorded themselves as gunshots rang out, and later as they ran away down passages as armed officers assisted evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were shown clinging on to each other as they ran from the school building. One teacher described being barricaded inside a class with students 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 ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims

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

The gunman got in the premises with a pistol and a pistol, according to local reports

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

A distressing video showed 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 the a lot of badly hurt 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 father told 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 eliminated so that he wouldn't be targeted any more.'

He added: 'Who did this? What sort of problem did he have?'

One mother said: 'My child called me to state he was in school which he was being shot at, and that 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 dining establishment near the school, said: 'I've never seen many emergency situation services in my whole life.' He stated moms and dads passing his restaurant were weeping as they rushed to the school.

Police commander Franz Ruff said 'a minimum of' a dozen people had actually been hurt in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung paper formerly reported that 28 individuals were taken to health center, with a minimum of two of them in an 'incredibly critical condition'. Seven needed emergency surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the incident 'a dreadful disaster'. Here she is visualized making a call after the shooting

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

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

Attacks in public are uncommon in the nation of practically 9.2 million people, which ranks amongst the 10 safest countries in the world, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the nation's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is an area 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 said: 'As a mom of 3 children, my heart is breaking.' The regional state governor Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is crying', while president Alexander van der Bellen stated: 'This scary can not be recorded in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their acknowledgements including Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that one 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 local time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the primary square
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A lady leaves a candle light at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting took location

At a news conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner declined to be made use of 'speculation' in the case, saying it was the job of the criminal workplace to examine.

Police did verify 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 candles were lit for the victims.

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

Yesterday afternoon long queues formed outside a blood contribution centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here since I wanted to do something. I felt powerless.'

Austria has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million registered guns, according to the interior ministry.

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