In a shocking turn of events following Austria's deadliest school shooting, investigators have found bomb attack plans, a non-functional explosive device, and a farewell letter at the suspect's home.
Tragic Discovery: Bomb Plans at Austrian Shooter's Residence
Tragic Discovery: Bomb Plans at Austrian Shooter's Residence
Authorities uncover disturbing evidence after deadly school attack in Graz
The recent school shooting in Graz has left the nation in mourning after ten lives were taken. Police investigating the suspect's residence discovered detailed plans for a possible bomb attack along with a pipe bomb that was found to be non-functional. The 21-year-old perpetrator, a former student of the Dreierschützengasse secondary school, reportedly died by suicide in a school bathroom shortly after the incident.
While police have yet to determine the shooter's motive, the tragedy unfolded on Tuesday with the suspect taking the lives of six females and three males, with an additional victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital. Among the deceased were a teacher and nine students aged 14 to 17, highlighting the shocking impact on the community.
In a sign of deeper grief, Austria has observed three days of mourning, culminating in a nationwide minute of silence on Wednesday to honor the victims. Emotional tributes poured in from citizens, including a family friend who shared her heartbreak over the loss of a 17-year-old boy in the attack.
The shooter, who was known for living with his single mother, was a legal firearm owner, possessing both a pistol and a shotgun. Authorities assured that he had not been previously flagged in police records. Following this tragedy, supplementary security measures have been implemented around schools within the region.
While police have yet to determine the shooter's motive, the tragedy unfolded on Tuesday with the suspect taking the lives of six females and three males, with an additional victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital. Among the deceased were a teacher and nine students aged 14 to 17, highlighting the shocking impact on the community.
In a sign of deeper grief, Austria has observed three days of mourning, culminating in a nationwide minute of silence on Wednesday to honor the victims. Emotional tributes poured in from citizens, including a family friend who shared her heartbreak over the loss of a 17-year-old boy in the attack.
The shooter, who was known for living with his single mother, was a legal firearm owner, possessing both a pistol and a shotgun. Authorities assured that he had not been previously flagged in police records. Following this tragedy, supplementary security measures have been implemented around schools within the region.
