Chancellor Christian Stocker expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the importance of learning from this devastating event. The perpetrator, a former student of the school who had recently dropped out, was reported to be antisocial and had a history of failing psychological evaluations required by the military. Despite these red flags, he legally acquired the guns used in the attack—a modified Glock pistol and a shotgun. The tragic incident raises serious concerns surrounding the effectiveness of current gun control measures in Austria, pushing the government to take decisive action to prevent future violence.