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A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 students in a weapon rampage had actually sent his mom a goodbye video just minutes before he opened fire.

Investigators discovered the message yesterday when they searched the home of the 21-year-old shooter who took his life after his attack at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in the city of Graz.

Cops did not elaborate on detectives' findings in a quick post on social media network X.

But a senior official who acknowledged that the message had actually been found on Tuesday night stated it had not allowed them to draw conclusions.

Franz Ruf, the general public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry informed ORF public tv that a 'farewell letter' had also been discovered.

'He says farewell to his moms and dads. But no motive can be inferred from the farewell letter, which is a matter for more investigations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mom instantly notified police, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But despite her efforts to stop a catastrophe from occurring, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and already her kid had currently stormed into 2 classrooms.

A 15-year-old Kosovan woman named Lea is the first victim to be pictured

People accept as they gather on the primary square following a deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025

Ten people were killed and more than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old class and gunned down students and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the lethal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the enemy had assaulted victims arbitrarily or targeted them specifically, Ruf said that is likewise under examination and he didn't wish to hypothesize.

He stated that wounded people were discovered on various levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.

A 15-year-old Kosovan girl named Lea is the first of his victim's to be envisioned.

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her heartbroken auntie composed: 'Today, my niece Lea unfortunately lost her life in the attack in Graz. We pray for her soul and reveal our gratitude to all those who share our discomfort throughout these tough times.'

More than a lots others were wounded as shots and screams called out when the shooter - called in your area as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old classroom blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he lawfully owned.

In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they cringed in corridors and 2 class or ran for their lives.

Chilling video caught the noise of shots followed by screams as the shooter picked off his victims.

Pupils and teachers were said to be amongst the dead.

The shooter had sent his mom a goodbye video just moments before he opened fire

His mom immediately alerted police after opening his video, but it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video flowing online that reveals the minute gunshots sounded out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female students cling on to each other as they get away the school building

In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and 2 class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended on the high school soon before 10am local time after reports of gunshots

Footage shows terror-stricken students run down a passage and a flight of stairs as they are accompanied out of the building by heavily armed police

Member of the family reunite following the lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria

Six female and 3 male victims died quickly, with one adult said to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, caught her injuries in hospital last night

Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and stating a 'dark day in the history of our country'

More than 300 cops and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service employees

Six female and 3 male victims passed away rapidly, with one adult stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a woman, surrendered to her injuries in healthcare facility last night.

The previous pupil ended his fatal rampage when he turned a gun on himself in a toilet cubicle.

Police later on found a suicide note at his home nearby, which stated he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was looking for someone to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung paper, although authorities stated only that he was an ex-pupil who had given up before completing his studies.

The gunman is comprehended to have lived with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the outskirts of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.

One neighbour described him as 'unnoticeable', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He wore his large earphones and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never ever said hey there, however he was never undesirable in any way'.

His mom has actually been explained as a 'kind' and 'really sweet' woman, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' families, but likewise for the mother.'

Detectives are scouring information on his cellphone and computer systems to construct a photo of his recent movements and look for clues regarding his inspiration.

Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and stating a 'dark day in the history of our nation' as he announced 3 days of national mourning.

More than 300 police and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees during frantic calls at 10am regional time.

Armed Cobra cops commandos charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency reaction that consisted of 65 ambulances, a minimum of 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified pupils shot themselves as gunshots called out, and later on as they left down passages as armed officers helped evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were revealed clinging on to each other as they ran from the school building. One instructor explained being barricaded inside a classroom with students as they heard the gunshots.

eople collect to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a lethal shooting at a secondary school

Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candles were lit for the victims

People light candles for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria

The shooter went into the facilities with a pistol and a pistol, according to local reports

A member of rescue services knees on the flooring and pray throughout a memorial service foloowing the shooting on June 10

A distressing video showed victims lined up on stretchers beyond the school while dozens of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most badly injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.
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Desperate moms and dads raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with authorities reuniting them with left survivors at a local hall.

One dad told how his boy had survived by pretending to be dead. The male, named as Farag, informed tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he lay down to pretend that he was killed so that he wouldn't be targeted anymore.'

He added: 'Who did this? What type of issue did he have?'

One mother stated: 'My child called me to state he was in school which he was being shot at, which he believes he is going to die. I've only learnt now, two hours later, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab dining establishment near the school, said: 'I have actually never ever seen numerous emergency situation services in my entire life.' He stated moms and dads passing his dining establishment were crying as they hurried to the school.

Police commander Franz Ruff said 'at least' a lots individuals had actually been injured in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung paper previously reported that 28 people were taken to healthcare facility, with at least 2 of them in an 'extremely vital condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgery.
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Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a terrible catastrophe'. Here she is visualized making a phone call after the shooting

Some victims had supposedly been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been officially validated.

Police verified the killer had legally owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper reporting he had actually acquired one of the weapons simply days ago.

Attacks in public are rare in the country of almost 9.2 million individuals, which ranks among the 10 most safe countries worldwide, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the country's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is an area of trust, of security, of the future. The truth that this safe area was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'

Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said: 'As a mom of 3 kids, my heart is breaking.' The regional state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen stated: 'This horror can not be captured in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who said he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne stated that a person of those who passed away was a citizen' of France.

Today, a nationwide minute's silence will be held at 10am local time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the main square

A woman leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened

At a press conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner declined to be made use of 'speculation' in the event, stating it was the task of the criminal office to examine.

Police did confirm the killer was not 'understood' to authorities before the attack.

Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's main square ended up being a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims.

In a neighboring parish church, prayers were said for victims including one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said Father Pesendorfer, who was in tears.

Today, a nationwide minute's silence will be held at 10am regional time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his workplace, will fly at half mast.

Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here because I wished to do something. I felt defenseless.'

Austria has among the highest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with approximately 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million registered guns, according to the interior ministry.

Wild hunting is popular in the country and over half of Austria's registered guns fall under the classification of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.