A 'bullied' drop-out who turned his former school into a bloodbath on Tuesday as he massacred 10 students in a gun rampage had sent his mom a goodbye video just moments before he opened fire.

Investigators discovered the message yesterday when they searched 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 network X.

But a senior authorities who acknowledged that the message had actually been found on Tuesday night stated it had not allowed them to draw conclusions.

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

'He bids farewell to his parents. But no motive can be presumed from the goodbye letter, which is a matter for more investigations.'

Alarmed by his complicated message, his mom immediately informed authorities, Austrian news outlet Heute reports.

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

A 15-year-old Kosovan lady called Lea is the first victim to be envisioned

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

Ten people were killed and more than a lots others were injured as shots and screams sounded out when a shooter stormed into his old class and assassinated students and instructors. Pictured: Special forces officer leaves the school following the deadly shooting in Graz

Asked whether the assaulter had assaulted victims arbitrarily or targeted them specifically, Ruf said that is also under investigation and he didn't wish to hypothesize.

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

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

Mourning the teenager in a Facebook post, her sad auntie composed: 'Today, my niece Lea unfortunately lost her life in the attack in Graz. We pray for her soul and express our appreciation to all those who share our discomfort throughout these difficult times.'

More than a dozen others were wounded as shots and screams rang out when the shooter - called locally as 'Artur A' - stormed into his old class blasting a shotgun and a handgun which he legally owned.

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.

Chilling video caught 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 sent his mother a goodbye video simply minutes before he opened fire

His mother instantly alerted authorities after opening his video, however it was far too late. Pictured: A grab from a chilling video circulating online that shows the moment 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 students pretended to be dead as they trembled in passages and two classrooms or ran for their lives. Pictured: Special forces came down on the high school shortly before 10am local time after reports of gunshots

Footage shows terror-stricken pupils diminish a corridor 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 quickly, with one adult stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a woman, yielded to her injuries in health center 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 nation'

More than 300 police and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency situation service workers

Six female and three male victims passed away quickly, with one adult stated to be among them. The tenth victim, a lady, succumbed to her injuries in health center last night.

The former student ended his fatal rampage when he turned a weapon on himself in a toilet cubicle.

Police later on found a suicide note at his home close by, which stated he had actually 'felt bullied' at the school and was looking for someone to blame, according to Austria's Krone Zeitung paper, although authorities said only that he was an ex-pupil who had stopped before finishing his studies.

The shooter is understood to have dealt with his single mother in a low-income housing estate on the borders of Graz, Krone Zeitung reports.

One neighbour described him as 'inconspicuous', telling Profil news outlet: 'He was entirely withdrawn. He wore his big headphones and a backpack whenever he entered and out. He never stated hi, however he was never undesirable in any way'.

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

Detectives are searching data on his mobile phone and computers to develop a photo of his recent movements and search for ideas as to his motivation.

Austria was plunged into a state of shock, with Chancellor Christian Stocker flying to Graz and declaring a 'dark day in the history of our country' as he announced 3 days of nationwide mourning.

More than 300 cops and unique forces descended on the school after 'screams and gunshots' were heard by emergency service employees during frantic calls at 10am local time.

Armed Cobra police task forces charged into the four-storey building as part of an emergency reaction that consisted of 65 ambulances, a minimum of 2 air ambulances and 158 paramedics.

Terrified students shot themselves as gunshots sounded out, and later as they ran away down passages as armed officers helped evacuate them from the 400-pupil school.

Two schoolgirls were revealed clinging on to each other as they ranged from the school building. One teacher explained being barricaded inside a class with pupils as they heard the gunshots.

eople gather 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 main square ended up being 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 shooter entered the facilities with a handgun and a handgun, according to regional reports

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

A distressing video revealed victims lined up on stretchers outside of the school while lots of paramedics tended to them. Some were covered by white sheets. Helicopter ambulances airlifted the a lot of significantly injured 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 father informed how his child had survived by pretending to be dead. The man, called as Farag, informed television channel Puls 24: 'Out of fear, he set to pretend that he was eliminated so that he would not be targeted any more.'

He included: 'Who did this? What type of problem did he have?'

One mother stated: 'My kid called me to say he remained in school which he was being shot at, and that he believes he is going to die. I have actually just discovered out now, two hours later on, that he's still alive.'

Metin Ozden, who was in his kebab restaurant near the school, said: 'I've never seen many emergency situation services in my entire life.' He stated moms and dads passing his restaurant were sobbing as they hurried to the school.

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

Krone Zeitung newspaper previously reported that 28 individuals were required to hospital, with a minimum of 2 of them in an 'incredibly crucial condition'. Seven required emergency surgery.

Graz mayor Elke Kahr called the occurrence 'a horrible disaster'. Here she is imagined making a telephone call after the shooting

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

Police validated the killer had actually lawfully owned the weapons, with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper reporting he had actually purchased one of the weapons just days back.

Attacks in public are unusual in the nation of nearly 9.2 million people, which ranks amongst the ten best countries on the planet, according to the Global Peace Index.

Last night the country's Chancellor said: 'A school ... is an area of trust, of security, of the future. The truth that this safe area was shattered by such an act of violence leaves us speechless.'

Austria's foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated: 'As a mom of 3 kids, my heart is breaking.' The regional state guv Mario Kunasek said 'the green heart of Austria is crying', while president Alexander van der Bellen said: 'This horror can not be captured in words.'

Leaders from throughout Europe sent their condolences including Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky who stated he was 'deeply saddened'. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said that one of those who passed away was a 'young fellow resident' of France.

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 workplace, will fly at half mast. Pictured: People light candle lights in the main square

A female leaves a candle at a makeshift memorial site near BORG Dreierschuetzengasse high school where the shooting happened

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 task of the criminal workplace to examine.

Police did confirm 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 became a 'sea of lights' as candle lights were lit for the victims.

In a nearby parish church, prayers were said for victims including 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 workplace, will fly at half mast.

Yesterday afternoon long lines formed outside a blood donation centre in Graz. Johanna, 30, said: 'I'm here since I wished to do something. I felt helpless.'

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

Wild hunting is popular in the country and over half of Austria's registered firearms fall under the category of weapons that can be owned by any adult without a licence.