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 mother a farewell video just moments before he opened fire.

Investigators found 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 investigators' findings in a short post on social media network X.

But a senior official who acknowledged that the message had been discovered on Tuesday night stated it hadn't 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 also been discovered.

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

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

But despite her efforts to stop a tragedy from occurring, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after getting it, and by then her son had currently stormed into 2 class.

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

People welcome as they collect on the main square following a lethal school shooting in Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025

Ten individuals were eliminated and more than a dozen others were injured as shots and screams rang out when a shooter stormed into his old classroom and gunned down trainees and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer evacuates the school following the lethal shooting in Graz

Asked whether the assailant had attacked victims randomly or targeted them specifically, Ruf stated that is also under examination and he didn't wish to speculate.

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

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

Mourning the teen 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 pain throughout these challenging times.'

More than a dozen others were injured as shots and screams sounded 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 students 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 teachers were said to be amongst the dead.

The shooter had actually sent his mother a goodbye video simply minutes before he opened fire

His mother instantly notified authorities after opening his video, however it was too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video distributing online that reveals the moment gunshots sounded out around the BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school

Pictured: Two female trainees cling on to each other as they leave the school structure

In the nation's worst mass school shooting, terror-stricken students pretended to be dead as they cringed in corridors and two classrooms or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school quickly before 10am regional time after reports of gunshots

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

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

Six female and three male victims passed away quickly, with one grownup said to be among them. The tenth victim, a female, caught her injuries in medical 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 police and unique 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 stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a lady, succumbed to her injuries in hospital last night.

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

Police later discovered a suicide note at his home nearby, which stated he had actually 'felt bullied' at the school and was searching for somebody 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 shooter is understood to have dealt with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the outskirts of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.

One neighbour described him as 'inconspicuous', informing Profil news outlet: 'He was totally withdrawn. He wore his big earphones and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never said hello, however he was never ever unpleasant in any method'.

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

Detectives are scouring information on his cellphone and computers to develop an image of his recent motions and search 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 revealed three days of national mourning.

More than 300 authorities and unique forces came down on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service workers during frantic calls at 10am regional time.

Armed Cobra police commandos 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 pupils shot themselves as gunshots called out, and later on as they ran away down corridors as armed officers assisted evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

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

eople gather 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 main 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 regional reports

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

A stressful 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 severely injured straight to Graz Regional Hospital.

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

One father informed how his son had endured by pretending to be dead. The man, named as Farag, told tv channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he put down to pretend that he was eliminated so that he would not be targeted anymore.'

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

One mom stated: 'My boy called me to say he was in school and that he was being shot at, and that he believes he is going to die. I've just discovered out now, 2 hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who remained in his kebab restaurant near the school, said: 'I've never seen numerous emergency services in my entire life.' He said parents passing his dining establishment were sobbing as they rushed to the school.

Police leader Franz Ruff said 'at least' a lots people had actually been hurt in addition to those killed.

Krone Zeitung newspaper formerly reported that 28 individuals were taken to healthcare facility, with a minimum of 2 of them in an 'exceptionally vital condition'. Seven needed emergency surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the incident 'an awful disaster'. Here she is imagined making a phone call after the shooting

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

Police verified the killer had actually legally owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten paper reporting he had purchased one of the weapons simply days earlier.

Attacks in public are unusual in the nation of almost 9.2 million individuals, which ranks amongst the ten safest countries worldwide, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the country's Chancellor stated: 'A school ... is an area 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 mom of three children, my heart is breaking.' The local state governor Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is weeping', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This horror can not be caught in words.'

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

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

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

At a press conference earlier in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner refused to be drawn on 'speculation' in the event, stating it was the job of the criminal office to examine.

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

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

In a nearby 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 workplace, will fly at half mast.

Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, stated: 'I'm here since I desired to do something. I felt helpless.'

Austria has one of the highest rates of weapon ownership in Europe, with approximately 370,000 Austrians legally owning 1.5 million signed up firearms, according to the interior ministry.

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