A devastating shooting at a high school in Graz, Austria, resulted in the deaths of ten people, including seven students and the suspected attacker. The incident prompted a swift response from special forces and the evacuation of the school. Authorities believe the student assailant acted alone and likely took his own life after opening fire, leaving several others seriously injured.
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