School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers
Summary
Two violent attacks at schools in Austria and France occurred within a couple of hours on the same day, leading to public calls for change. In France, a 14-year-old stabbed a school assistant during a bag check, while in Austria, a 21-year-old with legal guns killed nine students and a teacher before taking his own life.Key Facts
- A 14-year-old student in Nogent, France, fatally stabbed a school assistant with a kitchen knife.
- Shortly after, in Graz, Austria, a 21-year-old former student shot and killed nine students and a teacher.
- The Austrian shooter used a Glock 19 handgun and a sawn-off shotgun, both legally owned.
- The Austrian government and public are debating whether to tighten gun laws following the shooting.
- The shooter in Austria had been rejected as "psychologically unfit" for military service.
- Austria's president has stated that gun laws may change to enhance safety.
- The incidents have raised concerns about mental health support and youth violence in both countries.
- The mayor of Graz suggested that only police should carry weapons, criticizing how easily licenses are issued.
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