Horror in Austria: School Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in Innsbruck, Shooter Killed
Innsbruck, Austria – A devastating tragedy struck the city of Innsbruck today as a gunman opened fire at a local school, killing 10 people before being shot dead by responding authorities. The attack occurred around 10:15 AM local time at the Schiller-Gymnasium, a well-known secondary school in the city’s center.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic and chaos as students and teachers scrambled for safety amid the sound of gunfire. Authorities quickly arrived on the scene and engaged the shooter in a brief exchange before fatally shooting him. Officials have not yet released the identity of the attacker or the motive behind the violence.
Among the victims are both students and staff members, according to police spokesperson Karl Maier. “This is a dark day for Innsbruck and the entire nation,” he said during a press briefing. “Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. We are committed to uncovering what led to this horrifying act.”
Emergency services rushed dozens of students to nearby hospitals for evaluation, though many were treated for shock rather than physical injuries. The school has been placed on lockdown, and parents have been directed to a designated reunification center.
Austrian Chancellor Anna Weingartner called the attack “an unimaginable act of violence” and promised full support for those affected. “We stand united in grief and in determination to ensure our schools remain safe havens,” she said.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the shooter’s background and potential links to extremist ideologies.
