A tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, has resulted in a rising death toll, with the latest report indicating eleven fatalities and eleven injuries. The investigation into the motives behind the attack is underway, with the police disclosing the discovery of a non-functional pipe bomb and plans for a bomb attack in the suspect’s apartment. The 21-year-old perpetrator, who took his own life after the incident, left behind farewell letters and a video, but no clues as to the motive behind the attack.
In the aftermath, the authorities have strengthened security measures around schools in the Steiermark region and the police are working to facilitate an open dialogue with concerned citizens. The investigation is expected to take weeks, with hundreds of people being interviewed and numerous leads being followed up on.