A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 trainees in a weapon rampage had actually sent his mom a goodbye video just 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 X.

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

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

'He says goodbye to his parents. But no motive can be presumed from the goodbye letter, which is a matter for more examinations.'

Alarmed by his complicated message, his mom right away informed authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But regardless of her efforts to stop a tragedy from happening, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and by then her child had already stormed into 2 classrooms.

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

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

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

Asked whether the aggressor had actually attacked victims arbitrarily or targeted them particularly, Ruf said that is also under examination and he didn't desire to speculate.

He said that injured individuals were discovered on various levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the building.

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

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her sad 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 throughout these challenging times.'

More than a lots others were injured as shots and screams called out when the shooter - named in your area 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 cringed in corridors and two class or ran for their lives.

Chilling video captured the noise of shots followed by screams as the shooter chose off his victims.

Pupils and instructors were stated to be among the dead.

The shooter had sent his mom a farewell video just minutes before he opened fire

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

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

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

Footage reveals terror-stricken students diminish a passage and a flight of stairs as they are accompanied out of the structure by heavily armed cops

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

Six female and 3 male victims died rapidly, with one adult stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, succumbed to her injuries in hospital 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 country'

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

Six female and 3 male victims died rapidly, with one grownup stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a woman, yielded to her injuries in hospital last night.

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

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

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

One neighbour described him as 'inconspicuous', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He used his large earphones and a backpack whenever he went in and out. He never ever stated hi, however he was never undesirable in any method'.

His mother has been described as a 'kind' and 'really sweet' lady, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm praying not just for the victims' households, however likewise for the mom.'

Detectives are scouring data on his cellphone and computer systems to construct a photo of his recent motions and look for clues regarding his inspiration.

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 country' as he announced 3 days of nationwide grieving.

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

Armed Cobra authorities task forces charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency situation response that included 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 helped evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were shown sticking on to each other as they ranged from the school structure. One teacher described being barricaded inside a classroom 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 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 shooter entered the facilities with a pistol and a pistol, according to regional reports

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

A distressing video revealed victims lined up on stretchers beyond the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted the most 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 evacuated survivors at a regional hall.

One daddy told how his boy had actually survived by pretending to be dead. The male, named as Farag, informed tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of fear, he put 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 mom said: 'My kid called me to state he was in school and that he was being shot at, which he believes he is going to die. I have actually only discovered now, two hours later, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab dining establishment near the school, said: 'I've never seen numerous emergency services in my whole life.' He said parents passing his dining establishment were crying as they hurried to the school.

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

Krone Zeitung previously reported that 28 people were required to hospital, with a minimum of two of them in an 'extremely important condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a terrible tragedy'. Here she is envisioned making a phone call after the shooting

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

Police confirmed the killer had lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had actually purchased one of the guns just days back.

Attacks in public are unusual in the country of practically 9.2 million individuals, which ranks among the ten most safe countries in the world, 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 space was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'

Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated: 'As a mother of 3 kids, my heart is breaking.' The regional state governor Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This scary can not be recorded in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences consisting of 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 resident' 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 workplace, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the main square

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

At a news conference previously in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner declined to be drawn on 'speculation' in the case, saying it was the job of the criminal office to investigate.

Police did validate 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 ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims.

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

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.

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

Wild hunting is popular in the country 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.