Ten dead in Austria school shooting, police say

Police said ten people were killed in a shooting in the Austrian city of Graz.

The accident occurred at the Dreieschützengasse high school in the northwest of the city.

The police said the gunman was among the dead and informed the APA news agency in Austria that seven of the dead were students.

28 other people are treated for their hospital injuries, according to local media reports.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stcker said the attack “hit our country in its heart.”

“These were young people who had all their lives.”

Police said they started an operation at 10:00 local time (09:00 GMT) after hearing gunshots from inside the school.

Police said that the specialized Kobra Tactical Unit – which deals with attacks and hostages – was deployed at school.

The authorities evacuated all students and teachers from the building. Police confirmed that the school had been secured and there was no other danger to the public.

Local Mayor Elk described the accident as a “terrible tragedy”.

European Commission President Kaja Calas said that she was “greatly shocked” from the news. “Every child must feel safe at school and be able to learn from fear and violence,” published on X.