A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 trainees in a gun rampage had actually 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 private investigators' findings in a brief 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 allowed them to draw conclusions.

Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry informed ORF public television that a 'farewell letter' had actually also been found.

'He bids farewell to his moms and dads. But no intention can be presumed from the goodbye letter, which is a matter for additional investigations.'

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

But in spite of her efforts to stop a disaster from taking place, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and by then her child had actually already stormed into 2 classrooms.

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

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

Ten individuals were killed and more than a lots others were injured as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old class and assassinated students and teachers. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the fatal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the attacker had assaulted victims randomly or targeted them specifically, Ruf stated that is likewise under investigation and he didn't want to speculate.

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

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

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 express our appreciation to all those who share our pain throughout these tough times.'

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

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

Chilling video recorded the noise of shots followed by screams as the gunman selected off his victims.

Pupils and teachers were said to be among the dead.

The shooter had actually sent his mother a goodbye video simply moments before he opened fire

His mother right away informed cops after opening his video, however it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that shows the moment gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female trainees cling on to each other as they get away the school building

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and 2 classrooms or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school quickly before 10am local time after reports of gunshots

Footage reveals terror-stricken pupils diminish a corridor and a flight of stairs as they are accompanied out of the building by greatly armed police

Family members reunite following the deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria

Six female and three male victims died quickly, with one grownup said to be among them. The tenth victim, a lady, caught her injuries in health center 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 nation'

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

Six female and 3 male victims died rapidly, with one adult stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a female, to her injuries in health center 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 nearby, which stated he had actually 'felt bullied' 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 completing his research studies.

The shooter is understood to have lived with his single mom in a low-income housing estate on the borders of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.

One neighbour explained him as 'unnoticeable', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was completely withdrawn. He used his big headphones and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never stated hi, but he was never ever unpleasant in any method'.

His mother has actually been referred to as a 'kind' and 'truly sweet' female, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not just for the victims' families, but also for the mother.'

Detectives are scouring data on his smart phone and computer systems to construct a picture of his current motions and look for ideas as to his inspiration.

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 revealed 3 days of nationwide mourning.

More than 300 cops and unique forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service workers throughout frenzied calls at 10am regional time.

Armed Cobra police commandos charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency response that included 65 ambulances, a minimum of 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

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

Two schoolgirls were revealed clinging on to each other as they ran from the school structure. One instructor explained being barricaded inside a classroom with students as they heard the gunshots.

eople gather 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 main square ended up being 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 got in the properties with a handgun 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 traumatic 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 the many significantly 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 left survivors at a local hall.

One daddy told how his child had actually survived by pretending to be dead. The man, called 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 added: 'Who did this? What type of issue did he have?'

One mom said: 'My kid called me to say he was in school and that he was being contended, which he thinks he is going to die. I have actually just discovered now, two hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who remained in his kebab restaurant near the school, stated: 'I've never seen a lot of emergency services in my whole life.' He said parents passing his restaurant were weeping as they rushed to the school.

Police commander Franz Ruff stated 'a minimum of' a dozen individuals had been injured in addition to those eliminated.

Krone Zeitung newspaper formerly reported that 28 individuals were required to health center, with a minimum of two of them in an 'extremely critical condition'. Seven required emergency situation surgery.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the event 'a horrible catastrophe'. Here she is visualized making a call after the shooting

Some victims had supposedly been shot in the head. The numbers have not been formally confirmed.

Police confirmed the killer had legally owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper reporting he had acquired among the guns simply days back.

Attacks in public are rare in the nation of almost 9.2 million people, which ranks among the ten safest nations in the world, 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 children, my heart is breaking.' The local state guv Mario Kunasek stated 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen stated: 'This horror can not be captured in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences including Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said 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 office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the main square

A female leaves a candle light at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting occurred

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

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

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.

In a nearby parish church, prayers were said for victims consisting of one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who remained in tears.

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.

Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here since I wished to do something. I felt defenseless.'
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Austria has one of the greatest rates of gun ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 Austrians lawfully owning 1.5 million signed up firearms, according to the interior ministry.

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