After the Tragedy in Graz: Remembrance Service for the Victims in Vienna
Remembrance ceremony for the victims in Vienna following the violent outburst in Graz - In the wake of the tragic Graz incident, a solemn memorial service for the deceased is being held in Vienna.
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A 21-year-old grabbed a gun and went on a brutal spree at his old high school Tuesday morning, putting an end to the lives of nine students aged 14 to 17, a teacher, and irrevocably altering the lives of eleven others, including another educator. This heinous act, which authorities claim was carefully planned, lasted only seven minutes. The shooter, left with no escape, ended his own life in a school restroom, a mere minute after the first police officers stormed in. The reason behind this cruel act seems elusive at this point.
This young man, known as Arthur A., was a recluse with an affinity for graphic video games infamously known as "first-person shooters." He had a history of psychological issues, which had been flagged when he served in the military, leading to his dismissal due to his unsuitability for the position. His mother, an Austrian citizen, raised him in Kalsdorf bei Graz, Austria. In his educational career, he attended BORG Dreierschützengasse, the same institution where the bloodshed unfolded. Unfortunately, he didn't manage to graduate, having dropped out in 2022 after repeating the sixth grade.
Following the nation's mourning, a memorial service was held in Vienna, marking the conclusion of the grief-stricken period declared in Austria immediately after the atrocity.
- Remembrance Service
- Graz Tragedy
- Arthur A.
- Young Victims
- Alexander Van der Bellen
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Vienna
- Teacher
Arthur A.'s Background
- Age and Residence: Arthur A., the perpetrator, was 21 years old and resided with his mother in Kalsdorf bei Graz, Austria.
- Nationality and Family: Arthur A.'s mother holds Austrian citizenship, while his father is of Armenian descent.
- Educational History: He attended the BORG Dreierschützengasse, the site of the gun violence, but did not graduate due to repeated failures and eventual dropout in 2022.
- Employment and Military Record: Arthur A. was jobless and deemed unsuitable for military service, as he was considered mentally unstable [3].
Firearms Information
- Legal Ownership: Arthur A. legally obtained the weapons used in the shooting, receiving a firearm ownership card (Waffenbesitzkarte) in April 2025. However, he did not possess a firearm carrying license (Waffenpass) [3].
- Weapons Used: The weapons of choice were a Glock semi-automatic pistol purchased in May 2025 and a shotgun obtained in April 2025 [3].
The Motive Remains Unclear
- Bullying Allegations: Unverified reports suggest that Arthur A., via social media, branded himself as a "victim of bullying," potentially motivating the massacre. However, these claims have yet to be verified by police [3].
- Active Investigation: Interior Minister Gerhard Karner clarified that the police investigation is ongoing, and the actual motive remains a question mark [3].
Event Details
- Occurrence Date and Time: The incident occurred on June 10, 2025, at 09:57 CEST.
- Fatalities and Injuries: At least ten people perished, and eleven were injured, with the perpetrator taking his own life in the school's bathroom [2][3].
- The funeral service for the victims of the Graz Tragedy was held in St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, marking the conclusion of a grief-stricken period declared in Austria following the atrocity.
- Despite the revelation of Arthur A.'s background, psychological issues, and love for graphic video games, the motive behind his brutal attack on BORG Dreierschützengasse remains unclear, with the police investigation ongoing.
