In brief
In the aftermath of a devastating school shooting in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday, the community continues to grapple with the loss of at least ten lives. Students gathered outside their school, BORG Dreierschützengasse, despite the campus being closed for the week. They congregated in a nearby designated area to share their grief and process the tragedy.
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.
