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Shooter Kills Man, Injures Woman in Austria
Israa Farhan A fatal shooting took place in Austria on Sunday morning, leaving one man dead and a woman injured before the suspected gunman turned the weapon on himself, according to Austrian police reports. The incident occurred in the town of Traiskirchen, located about 32 kilometers (20 miles) south of the capital, Vienna. Local media suggest that a dispute between the three individuals involved may have preceded the violence. Authorities confirmed that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before committing suicide. The injured woman was taken to a hospital in Vienna for treatment. Her condition has not yet been disclosed. Police spokesperson Johann Baumschlager, speaking to the Austrian Press Agency (APA), stated that the Lower Austria State Criminal Investigation Office has launched a formal investigation into the case. However, further details have not yet been made public. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
IOL News
10-06-2025
- IOL News
Ten Dead in Austrian School Shooting
IOL Ten people are dead following a suspected school shooting in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday. Ten people are dead following a suspected school shooting in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, in what officials are calling one of the deadliest mass shootings in the country's recent history. Among the deceased are several students, at least one adult, and the suspected shooter, according to Graz Mayor Elke Kahr, who confirmed the fatalities to the Austrian Press Agency (APA). The shooting unfolded earlier in the day at a local school, prompting a massive police operation. Law enforcement authorities said on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that gunshots had been reported inside the building, triggering an emergency response. 'Currently, a police operation is underway... The reason for the deployment was that gunshots were heard in the building,' police posted. The building has since been secured, though details surrounding the motive and exact sequence of events remain unclear. "The situation is very unclear at the moment," police sources told APA. Austrian police and interior ministry officials have not issued a detailed statement as of Tuesday evening, and they were not immediately reachable for comment by AFP. The suspected shooter is believed to be among the ten fatalities, although authorities have not yet released any identities or indicated whether the shooter was a student, staff member, or outsider. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Austria and beyond. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed her condolences, calling the incident 'deeply shocking.' 'Every child should feel safe at school and be able to learn free from fear and violence,' Kallas wrote on X.. 'My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Austrian people in this dark moment.'
Sky News AU
10-06-2025
- Sky News AU
At least nine people dead according to local media following shooting at a school in Austrian city Graz
Several people have been killed in a shooting attack on a high school in the Austrian city of Graz. A major police operation is underway, with local newspaper Kronen Zeitung reporting at least nine deaths. The attack occurred shortly before 10am on Tuesday morning, local time. Police later fronted the media, confirming there had been "several deaths" in the incident but did not confirm the exact number. Local Mayor Elke Kahr told the Austrian Press Agency the suspected gunman is among the casualties in the "terrible tragedy". Mayor Kahr also said one adult was among the dead as well as seven students. A police spokesman told local media that he was a student at the Dreierschützengasse high school, where the attack took place. Austrian police said in a statement on X the situation was "secure" and that "no further danger is expected". "Both students and parents are supported by the crisis intervention team," they posted. Students were evacuated from the school and a meeting point was set up for their parents at the ASKÖ Stadium. A heavy police presence has been at the scene over the past couple of hours since the attack, including a police helicopter. More to come.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Graz: At least nine killed in shooting at Austrian school - city's mayor Elke Kahr says
At least nine people have been killed and others injured in a shooting attack on a school in the Austrian city of Graz, the city's mayor has said. Seven students and one adult were among the dead in Tuesday morning's attack, and the shooter was among them, Graz Mayor Elke Kahr told the Austrian Press Agency (APA). Kronen Zeitung newspaper said a suspect had reportedly been found dead in a bathroom, but that could not immediately be confirmed. Austria's Interior Ministry said there were several fatalities but did not say how many, while police said there were also injuries, without specifying a number. Earlier APA, quoting Mayor Kahr, also said the shooter was among the dead. Special forces were among those sent to the BORG Dreierschützengasse high school at 10am local time after reports of shots being heard. At 11.30 am, police said on X that the school had been evacuated and everyone had been taken to a safe meeting point. The situation was "secured", they said and there was no longer believed to be any danger. National broadcaster ORF said several people had been seriously injured, including students and teachers, after what it called a "shooting spree" in the city in southeastern Austria. Police said several emergency services, a police helicopter and Cobra, a police tactical unit, have been deployed and they told parents to go to the ASKO Stadium, the home ground of local football club, ESK Graz, to meet their children. Pictures showed armed officers at the scene. Graz is Austria's second-largest city, and has a population of around 300,000. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the latest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
Iraqi News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations
Austria announced on Sunday the launch of a European diplomatic initiative aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Austrian Press Agency quoted Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger as confirming Vienna's call as part of a joint European proposal submitted to the EU for a ceasefire. The agency explained that "Austria, along with 15 EU member states, sent a joint letter to EU External Relations Commissioner Kaja Kallas, proposing expanding the scope of diplomatic action to persuade more countries to use their relations with Russia to push them toward agreeing to a ceasefire." Reisinger's letter stated: "The EU has a strategic interest in strengthening global support for the ceasefire proposal. Many countries maintain close relations with Moscow, and these relations can be used to increase diplomatic pressure." This European initiative is expected to be discussed next Tuesday during the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels.
