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Several Dead in Graz High School Shooting; Authorities Responding

Tragic incident unfolds in Austrian city as gunfire erupts at secondary school, leaving multiple casualties confirmed.

By Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim TankersleySource: nytimes.com1 min read
Several Dead in Graz High School Shooting; Authorities Responding
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In brief

Police are currently engaged in a critical response operation in Graz, Austria, following reports of gunshots at a high school that have resulted in several fatalities, including the shooter.

The police in Graz are actively responding to a shooting incident that has occurred at a secondary school, involving trained COBRA units. Austrian interior officials have reported multiple casualties, with the public broadcaster ORF confirming fatalities among both victims and the shooter. Graz is known for its vibrant academic community and stands as the second-largest city in Austria. The region last faced a similar crisis a decade ago when a man perpetrated a vehicular attack resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. According to police reports, the current focus is on a specific building at the high school located in the northern part of the city, near the central train station. Authorities continue to clarify details of the situation as they manage the unfolding response.

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