A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 students in a weapon rampage had actually sent his mother a farewell video simply minutes before he opened fire.

Investigators discovered the message yesterday when they searched 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 short post on social network X.

But a senior authorities who acknowledged that the message had actually been discovered on Tuesday night stated it had not enabled 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 likewise been discovered.

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

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mother right away informed authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But in spite of her efforts to stop a tragedy from occurring, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and already her son had already stormed into 2 class.

A 15-year-old Kosovan woman named Lea is the very first victim to be imagined

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

Ten people 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 trainees and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the deadly shooting in Graz

Asked whether the opponent had actually assaulted victims randomly or targeted them particularly, Ruf stated that is also under examination and he didn't wish to hypothesize.

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

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

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

In the country'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 captured the noise of shots followed by screams as the gunman chose off his victims.

Pupils and teachers were said to be amongst the dead.

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

His mother immediately informed cops after opening his video, but it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that shows the minute gunshots sounded 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 students pretended to be dead as they cringed in corridors and two class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school quickly before 10am local time after reports of gunshots

Footage shows terror-stricken students diminish a passage and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the structure by heavily armed authorities

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

Six female and three male victims died rapidly, with one adult stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, 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 country'

More than 300 cops 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 said to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a female, caught her injuries in health center last night.

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

Police later discovered a suicide note at his home close by, which stated he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was searching for somebody to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung newspaper, although authorities said just that he was an ex-pupil who had actually given up before completing his research studies.

The shooter is understood to have actually dealt with his single mom in a low-income housing estate on the outskirts of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.
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One neighbour described him as 'inconspicuous', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He used his large earphones and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never ever stated hi, but he was never ever undesirable in any way'.

His mom has actually been explained as a 'kind' and 'really sweet' lady, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm praying not only for the victims' families, but likewise for the mother.'

Detectives are scouring data on his cellphone and computer systems to develop an image of his recent movements and search for clues regarding 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 revealed three 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 employees throughout frenzied calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra police commandos charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency action that consisted of 65 ambulances, a minimum of two air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students 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 shown clinging on to each other as they ran from the school structure. One instructor explained 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 became a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims

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

The shooter went into the facilities with a handgun and a pistol, according to regional reports

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

A distressing video showed victims lined up on stretchers beyond the school while dozens 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 parents raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with authorities reuniting them with left survivors at a regional hall.

One dad told how his boy had actually endured 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 any more.'

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

One mother said: 'My son called me to say he remained in school and that he was being shot at, which he believes he is going to die. I have actually just learnt now, 2 hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab dining establishment near the school, stated: 'I've never seen so numerous emergency services in my whole life.' He said moms and dads passing his restaurant were weeping as they rushed to the school.

Police commander stated 'a minimum of' a lots individuals had actually been hurt in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung newspaper formerly reported that 28 individuals were taken to medical facility, with at least two of them in an 'exceptionally critical condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgery.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the event 'a horrible tragedy'. Here she is imagined making a telephone call after the shooting

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

Police validated the killer had actually legally 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 nation of practically 9.2 million individuals, which ranks among the ten most safe countries on the planet, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the nation's Chancellor stated: '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 three kids, my heart is breaking.' The local state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This horror can not be captured in words.'

Leaders from across Europe sent their acknowledgements including Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne stated that one of those who died 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 workplace, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candles in the primary square

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

At a press conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner declined to be drawn on 'speculation' in the case, stating it was the task of the criminal workplace to examine.

Police did confirm the killer was not 'known' 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 consisting of one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' stated 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 lines formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here due to the fact that I wished to do something. I felt helpless.'

Austria has one of the greatest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 Austrians lawfully owning 1.5 million signed up guns, according to the interior ministry.

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