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

Investigators found the message the other day when they browsed 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 quick post on social media network X.

But a senior official who acknowledged that the message had been discovered on Tuesday night said it had not enabled them to reason.

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

'He states farewell to his parents. But no motive can be inferred from the farewell letter, which is a matter for more investigations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mom right away informed cops, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But despite her efforts to stop a disaster from taking place, it was too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and by then her son had actually already stormed into 2 class.

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

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 injured as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old classroom and gunned down trainees and teachers. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the fatal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the assailant had actually attacked victims arbitrarily or targeted them particularly, Ruf said that is likewise under investigation and he didn't wish to speculate.

He stated that wounded people were found on numerous levels of the school and, in one case, in front of the building.

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

Mourning the teen in a Facebook post, her sad aunt composed: 'Today, my niece Lea tragically lost her life in the attack in Graz. We pray for her soul and reveal our gratitude 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 class blasting a shotgun and a pistol which he lawfully owned.

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

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

Pupils and instructors were stated to be among the dead.

The shooter had actually sent his mom a farewell video simply minutes before he opened fire

His mother immediately informed police after opening his video, however it was too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video circulating online that reveals the moment gunshots rang out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

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

In the country's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken pupils pretended to be dead as they trembled in corridors and 2 class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces descended 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 accompanied out of the building by greatly armed cops

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

Six female and 3 male victims passed away quickly, with one adult said to be among them. The tenth victim, a woman, succumbed to her injuries in health center 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 police and unique forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service employees

Six female and 3 male victims died rapidly, with one grownup stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, caught her injuries in health center last night.

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

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

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

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

His mother has been explained as a 'kind' and 'truly sweet' lady, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not just for the victims' households, but also for the mom.'

Detectives are searching data on his mobile phone and computers to develop an image of his current motions and look for hints regarding his inspiration.

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 country' as he announced three days of nationwide grieving.

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

Armed Cobra police task forces charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency response that included 65 ambulances, at least 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students recorded themselves as gunshots sounded out, and later on as they fled down corridors as armed officers assisted leave them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were revealed sticking on to each other as they ran from the school structure. One instructor explained being barricaded inside a class with pupils as they heard the gunshots.

eople collect 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 candle lights for the victims of a school shooting at Hauptplatz square in Graz, Austria

The shooter entered the properties with a handgun and a pistol, according to regional reports

A member of rescue services knees on the flooring and pray during a funeral foloowing the shooting on June 10

A traumatic video showed victims lined up on stretchers beyond the school while lots of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted one of the most seriously injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.

Desperate parents raced to the school as word of the massacre spread, with cops reuniting them with evacuated survivors at a local hall.

One dad informed how his child had actually survived by pretending to be dead. The guy, named as Farag, told television channel Puls 24: 'Out of fear, he set to pretend that he was eliminated so that he would not be targeted anymore.'

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

One mom said: 'My child called me to state he remained in school which he was being contended, and that he believes he is going to pass away. I have actually just learnt now, 2 hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab restaurant near the school, said: 'I have actually never ever seen many emergency services in my entire life.' He said parents passing his restaurant were crying as they rushed to the school.

Police commander Franz Ruff said 'a minimum of' a dozen individuals had actually been hurt in addition to those eliminated.

Krone Zeitung newspaper previously reported that 28 individuals were required to health center, with a minimum of 2 of them in an 'incredibly vital condition'. Seven needed emergency surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the event 'an awful disaster'. Here she is visualized making a telephone call after the shooting

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

Police validated the killer had actually lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper reporting he had bought among the guns just days ago.

Attacks in public are unusual in the country of nearly 9.2 million individuals, which ranks amongst the 10 most safe countries in the world, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the nation's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is a space of trust, of security, of the future. The fact 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 mom of three children, my heart is breaking.' The regional state governor Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This horror can not be recorded in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences consisting of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne stated that one of those who died was a 'young fellow resident' of France.

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 office, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candles in the primary square

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

At a news 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 validate 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 became a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims.

In a close-by parish church, prayers were said for victims consisting of one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' stated Father Pesendorfer, who remained in tears.

Today, an across the country 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.

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

Austria has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Europe, with roughly 370,000 Austrians lawfully owning 1.5 million registered firearms, according to the interior ministry.

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