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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Austria Shocked by Tragedy: Nine Dead in Graz High School Shooting
Caption: Austria Shocked by Tragedy: Nine Dead in Graz High School Shooting. A devastating shooting occurred at a high school in Graz, Austria, killing nine people, including teenagers aged 14-18. Authorities confirmed the death toll, initially reported as eight, with several others seriously injured. The perpetrator, who also died, carried out the attack at the Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium Dreierschützengasse school. Police responded to gunfire reports at 10 a.m., deploying several vehicles and a helicopter to secure the area. The school was evacuated, and authorities assured there was no further danger following the incident. Chancellor Christian Stocker called the attack a “national tragedy” that deeply shook the country. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed sorrow over the violence at schools. Gun violence is rare in Austria, with the country’s homicide rate at just 0.1 per 100,000 people in 2021. Despite low gun violence, Austria has a relatively high rate of civilian firearm ownership, with 30 guns per 100 citizens. The shooting adds to a small number of violent incidents in Austria, including a mayor's assassination last October. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Graz,Austria,school,shooting,high school,fatalities,gun violence,perpetrator,police,Chancellor Christian Stocker,Ursula von der Leyen
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