A recent school shooting in Graz, Austria, is now linked to potential further violence, as police uncover evidence of bomb attack plans at the gunman's home.
**Bomb Plot Uncovered at Austria School Shooter's Home Following Tragic Attack**
**Bomb Plot Uncovered at Austria School Shooter's Home Following Tragic Attack**
Abandoned bomb plans and a pipe bomb were discovered at the suspect's residence, raising questions about his motives.
Authorities in Graz, Austria, have discovered chilling evidence following the tragic school shooting that left ten people dead, marking the deadliest incident of its kind in the country's history. During a search of the 21-year-old suspect's home, police found plans for a bomb attack along with a non-functional pipe bomb, a farewell letter, and a video. The gunman, who took his own life shortly after the attack, was identified as a former student of Dreierschützengasse secondary school, where the violence unfolded.
The shooting occurred on a Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of six females and three males, alongside a teacher and several students aged between 14 and 17. The attacker, who was born and raised in Styria and lived with his mother, is not believed to have had any prior run-ins with the law, nor have authorities established a clear motive for the attack.
Initial reports indicate that the assailant had legally acquired the guns he used—a pistol and a shotgun—and possessed a valid firearms license. Officials are currently conducting a forensic examination of these weapons, as well as a comprehensive review of all evidence and digital devices related to the case.
In the wake of the tragedy, security has been heightened around schools in Graz, and a crisis intervention center has been established to support victims' families. Local resident Paul Nitsche, a teacher who narrowly escaped the violence, described his harrowing experience, revealing the chaotic moments as he heard gunfire and encountered the suspect in the school hallway.
The entire nation is in mourning, as three days of grief were declared, prompting a minute's silence held at 10:00 AM local time. The event serves as a painful reminder of Austria's past with gun violence, with notable incidents stretching back to 2020 and beyond. Community members have come together to honor those lost, lighting candles and sharing memories, as the investigation into the shooter’s plans and motivations continues.
