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Eight Persons Killed, Many Injured As Armed Pupil Opens Fire In School

The shooting led to the special forces police rushing to the school on Dreierschuetzengasse in the city of Graz shortly before 10am local time on Tuesday morning after reports of gunshots.

At least eight people have been killed and several more are injured in a school shooting in Austria.

The shooting led to the special forces police rushing to the school on Dreierschuetzengasse in the city of Graz shortly before 10am local time on Tuesday morning after reports of gunshots.

Graz is said to be the second-largest city in Austria and is located in the southeast of the country.

According to Daily Mail, the shooting was carried out by a pupil at an Austrian school.
It is said the suspected perpetrator, reportedly a pupil, is believed to have killed himself.

A search of the building is taking place, while members of the public have been urged to avoid the area.

According to Austrian broadcaster ORF, police are evacuating the building.
The perpetrator is alleged to have opened fire in two classrooms.

Newspaper Krone spoke to a teacher at the school who described being barricaded inside a classroom with students after hearing gunshots.

It was also stated that the victim was being described as “a victim of bullying” by local media.

Reports indicate that the suspected gunman took his own life in the school toilet.

The total number of fatalities has not been confirmed by the interior ministry, but Kronen Zeitung cited at least eight deaths. Additionally, several students and teachers were injured in the shooting.

The city of Graz, known for its historic center and cultural significance, is reeling from this tragic event.

As the investigation unfolds, the community is coming together to support those affected.