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

Investigators discovered the message the other day 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 investigators' findings in a brief post on social media X.

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

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

'He bids farewell to his moms and dads. But no motive can be inferred from the goodbye letter, and that is a matter for additional examinations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mom right away notified authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But regardless of her efforts to stop a disaster from occurring, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and already her child had actually currently stormed into two classrooms.

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

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

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

Asked whether the assailant had actually assaulted victims randomly or targeted them particularly, Ruf said that is likewise under investigation and he didn't desire to speculate.

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

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

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her sad aunt composed: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We wish her soul and reveal our gratitude to all those who share our discomfort throughout these challenging times.'

More than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when the shooter - named locally as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old classroom 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 passages and 2 class or ran for their lives.

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

Pupils and instructors were stated to be among the dead.

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

His mother instantly alerted cops after opening his video, but it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video circulating online that shows the moment gunshots sounded out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female trainees stick on to each other as they escape the school building

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. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school shortly before 10am regional time after reports of gunshots

Footage shows terror-stricken students diminish a corridor and a flight of stairs as they are accompanied out of the building by greatly armed authorities

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

Six female and 3 male victims passed away rapidly, with one adult stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a woman, 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 authorities and unique forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service workers

Six female and 3 male victims passed away quickly, with one adult said to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, caught her injuries in healthcare facility last night.

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

Police later on discovered a suicide note at his home nearby, which said he had '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 quit before completing his studies.

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

One neighbour described him as 'unnoticeable', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was totally withdrawn. He used his large headphones and a backpack whenever he entered and out. He never ever said hello, however he was never ever undesirable in any method'.

His mother has 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 mother.'

Detectives are scouring information on his cellphone and computers to develop a photo of his recent motions and look for hints 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 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 service workers during frantic calls at 10am regional time.

Armed Cobra authorities commandos charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency situation action that consisted of 65 ambulances, a minimum of 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students filmed themselves as gunshots called out, and later on as they got away down corridors as armed officers helped evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were revealed sticking on to each other as they ranged 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 fatal 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 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 got in the facilities with a pistol and a handgun, according to regional reports

A member of rescue services knees on the floor and pray during a memorial service 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 one of the most seriously hurt 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 father informed how his son had actually made it through by pretending to be dead. The male, named as Farag, told television channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he set to pretend that he was killed so that he wouldn't be targeted anymore.'

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

One mom said: 'My kid called me to say he remained in school and that he was being shot at, and that he believes he is going to die. I've just learnt now, 2 hours later, that he's still alive.'

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

Police commander Franz Ruff said 'at least' a dozen individuals had been hurt in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung paper previously reported that 28 individuals were taken to healthcare facility, with at least two of them in an 'incredibly important condition'. Seven needed emergency surgical treatment.

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

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

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

Attacks in public are unusual in the nation of almost 9.2 million people, which ranks among the 10 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 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 three kids, my heart is breaking.' The local state governor Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen stated: 'This horror can not be captured in words.'

Leaders from across Europe sent their acknowledgements consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne stated that a person of those who passed away was a 'young fellow citizen' of France.

Today, a nationwide 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 candles in the primary square

A lady leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting took place

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

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 main square became a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims.

In a close-by parish church, prayers were stated for victims consisting of one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who was in tears.

Today, an across the country minute's 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 because 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 lawfully owning 1.5 million registered guns, according to the interior ministry.

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