What we know about Austria school shooting
Summary
A 21-year-old man shot and killed nine students at a secondary school in Graz, Austria, before taking his own life. Twelve people were injured, and one later died in the hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is the deadliest mass shooting in Austria's recent history, and the country has begun three days of mourning.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at a secondary school in Graz, Austria.
- Nine students, aged 14 to 17, were killed; they were all Austrian citizens except for one Polish citizen.
- A teacher also died later in the hospital from her injuries.
- The shooter, a former student who did not graduate, was 21 years old.
- The suspect shot himself in a school bathroom after the attack.
- Police received the first emergency calls at 10:00 local time and arrived on the scene six minutes later.
- More than 300 police officers, including specialist units, responded to the attack.
- Twelve people were injured; ages of the injured range from 15 to 26 years.
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