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

Investigators discovered the message the other day 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 private investigators' findings in a brief post on social media network X.

But a senior authorities who acknowledged that the message had been discovered on Tuesday night said it hadn't allowed them to draw conclusions.

Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry told ORF public television that a 'farewell letter' had actually likewise been found.

'He bids farewell to his parents. But no motive can be inferred from the goodbye letter, and that is a matter for additional investigations.'

Alarmed by his complicated message, his mom instantly informed authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But regardless of her efforts to stop a tragedy from taking place, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and already her son had already stormed into two class.

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

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

Ten people were eliminated and more than a lots others were injured as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old class and assassinated students and teachers. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the lethal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the foe had assaulted victims randomly or targeted them specifically, Ruf stated that is likewise under investigation and he didn't desire to hypothesize.

He said that injured people were discovered on numerous levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the structure.

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

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her sad auntie wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We wish her soul and express our appreciation to all those who share our discomfort during these hard times.'

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

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they cowered in corridors and two class or ran for their lives.

Chilling video recorded the sound of shots followed by screams as the shooter chose off his victims.

Pupils and instructors were stated to be amongst the dead.

The shooter had actually sent his mother a farewell video simply moments before he opened fire

His mom right away alerted cops after opening his video, but it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that reveals the minute gunshots called out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female students stick on to each other as they leave the school structure

In the country'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. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school shortly before 10am local time after reports of gunshots

Footage reveals terror-stricken students run down a corridor and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the building by greatly armed cops

Relative reunite following the deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria

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

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

More than 300 cops and special forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service workers

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

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

Police later on discovered a suicide note at his home close by, which said he had 'felt bullied' at the school and was looking for somebody to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung paper, although authorities stated just that he was an ex-pupil who had stopped before finishing his research studies.

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

One neighbour explained him as 'inconspicuous', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He used his large headphones and a knapsack whenever he went in and out. He never ever stated hello, however he was never ever unpleasant in any way'.

His mom has actually been referred to as a 'kind' and 'genuinely sweet' lady, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' households, however likewise for the mom.'

Detectives are scouring information on his mobile phone and computers to construct an image of his current motions and search 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 revealed 3 days of national grieving.

More than 300 police and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service workers throughout frenzied calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra authorities task forces charged into the four-storey structure as part of an emergency situation response that consisted of 65 ambulances, a minimum of 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students filmed themselves as gunshots rang out, and later as they got away down passages as armed officers assisted evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

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

eople gather to observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of a fatal shooting at a secondary school

Last night Graz Cathedral held a service of reflection and the city's primary square became 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 handgun and a handgun, 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 traumatic video revealed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while lots of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted the most significantly injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.

Desperate moms and dads raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with cops reuniting them with left survivors at a regional hall.

One father told how his son had survived by pretending to be dead. The male, named as Farag, informed television channel Puls 24: 'Out of fear, he lay down to pretend that he was eliminated so that he would not be targeted anymore.'

He included: 'Who did this? What sort of problem did he have?'

One mom stated: 'My kid called me to state he was in school which he was being shot at, and that he thinks he is going to pass away. I've only found out now, 2 hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who remained in his kebab dining establishment near the school, stated: 'I've never ever seen a lot of emergency services in my entire life.' He said moms and dads passing his restaurant were sobbing as they rushed to the school.

Police leader Franz Ruff said 'a minimum of' a lots people had actually been injured in addition to those eliminated.

Krone Zeitung paper formerly reported that 28 individuals were required to health center, with at least two of them in an 'extremely vital condition'. Seven required emergency situation surgery.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the incident 'a dreadful tragedy'. Here she is pictured making a call after the shooting

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

Police confirmed the killer had actually lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had acquired among the guns simply days ago.

Attacks in public are unusual in the country of practically 9.2 million people, which ranks among the 10 most safe countries on the planet, according to the Global Peace Index.

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

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

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

Today, an across the country minute's will be held at 10am regional time. Flags on the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where the president has his office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candles in the primary square

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

At a press conference previously in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner declined to be drawn on 'speculation' in the case, saying it was the task of the criminal workplace to examine.

Police did validate the killer was not 'known' to authorities before the attack.

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

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

Today, an across the country 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 queues formed outside a blood contribution centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here since I wished to do something. I felt powerless.'
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Austria has among the greatest rates of gun ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 Austrians lawfully owning 1.5 million signed up guns, according to the interior ministry.

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