The assailant, a former student of the school, fatally shot his victims before taking his own life in a bathroom, according to police. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker traveled to Graz to extend condolences and proclaimed three days of national mourning, which included a moment of silence at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, resonating throughout the country.

The shooting has elicited profound shock across Austria, a country known for its relatively low levels of gun violence, despite having high rates of gun ownership. In this moment of sorrow, the community is seeking solace in discussing their feelings and supporting one another in the wake of such a harrowing event.