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 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 brief post on social media X.

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

Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria's Interior Ministry informed ORF public tv that a 'goodbye letter' had actually likewise been found.

'He bids farewell to his moms and dads. But no intention can be inferred from the goodbye letter, and that is a matter for more investigations.'

Alarmed by his confusing message, his mother instantly alerted authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

But despite her efforts to stop a catastrophe from happening, it was far too late, as she opened the video message 24 minutes after receiving it, and by then her child had actually already stormed into 2 classrooms.

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

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

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

Asked whether the aggressor had assaulted victims randomly or targeted them specifically, Ruf said that is likewise under investigation and he didn't wish to speculate.

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

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

Mourning the teen in a Facebook post, her sad auntie wrote: 'Today, my niece Lea unfortunately lost her life in the attack in Graz. We wish her soul and express our appreciation 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 class blasting a shotgun and a pistol which he legally owned.

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.

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

Pupils and teachers were stated to be amongst the dead.

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

His mom instantly informed authorities after opening his video, however it was too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video flowing online that shows the minute 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 cowered in corridors and two class or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school quickly before 10am regional time after reports of gunshots

Footage reveals terror-stricken students diminish a passage and a flight of stairs as they are escorted out of the structure by heavily armed authorities

Family members reunite following the fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria

Six female and 3 male victims passed away rapidly, with one grownup stated to be amongst them. The tenth victim, a lady, caught her injuries in medical facility 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 police and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees

Six female and three male victims died rapidly, with one adult said to be among them. The tenth victim, a woman, gave in to her injuries in medical facility last night.

The previous pupil ended his lethal 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 '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 given up before completing his research studies.

The gunman is comprehended to have dealt 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 totally withdrawn. He wore his large earphones and a knapsack whenever he entered and out. He never ever stated hey there, but he was never ever unpleasant in any method'.

His mother has been referred to as a 'kind' and 'really sweet' female, with one neighbour commenting: 'I'm hoping not only for the victims' families, however also for the mom.'

Detectives are scouring data on his cellphone and computers to develop a picture of his recent movements and look for hints regarding his motivation.

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' as he announced three days of nationwide mourning.

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

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

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

Two schoolgirls were revealed clinging on to each other as they ranged from the school structure. One teacher described 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 lethal 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 gunman went into the premises with a pistol and a pistol, according to local reports

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

A distressing video revealed 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 severely hurt 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 dad told how his kid had survived by pretending to be dead. The guy, called as Farag, informed television channel Puls 24: 'Out of worry, he set to pretend that he was killed so that he would not be targeted anymore.'

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

One mother said: 'My boy called me to state he was in school which he was being shot at, and that he thinks he is going to die. I have actually only discovered out now, two hours later, that he's still alive.'

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

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

Krone Zeitung newspaper previously reported that 28 individuals were required to hospital, with a minimum of two of them in an 'incredibly important condition'. Seven needed emergency situation surgical treatment.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the incident 'a terrible catastrophe'. Here she is imagined making a call after the shooting

Some victims had actually reportedly been shot in the head. The numbers have actually not been officially confirmed.

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

Attacks in public are rare in the country of nearly 9.2 million people, which ranks amongst the 10 best nations on the planet, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the nation's Chancellor stated: 'A school ... is a space of trust, of security, of the future. The truth that this safe space 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 stated 'the green heart of Austria is sobbing', 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 stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that a person of those who died was a 'young fellow 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 workplace, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the main square

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

At a news conference previously in the day, Austria's interior minister Gerhard Karner refused to be drawn on 'speculation' in the case, stating it was the job of the criminal office to investigate.

Police did verify 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 close-by parish church, prayers were said for victims consisting of one called Leo. 'We are lighting a light for Leo,' said 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 office, will fly at half mast.

Yesterday afternoon long queues formed outside a blood contribution centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here due to the fact that I desired to do something. I felt helpless.'

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

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