“Several people have died,” the police statement read.
“Crisis intervention teams are on-site to support students and parents.”
Crisis Response & Family Support
In an effort to support devastated families, police designated ASKÖ Stadium in Graz as an official meeting point for parents. Emergency medical teams, psychologists, and grief counselors were deployed to assist those affected.
Authorities also assured the public that the school has been secured and there is currently no ongoing threat to public safety.
Helicopters Deployed, School Locked Down
As part of a major police operation, multiple Interior Ministry helicopters and tactical units were dispatched to the scene.
Reports from Die Presse indicate that the suspected shooter may have been a former student at the school, although this has not yet been confirmed by law enforcement.
During a press conference covered by the BBC, local police confirmed “multiple casualties” but did not immediately disclose exact numbers