The government announced proposals to make it harder to buy a firearm after a gunman killed nine students and a teacher.
Tag: School Shootings and Armed Attacks
Suspect in Austrian School Shooting Was a Loner Rejected by Army, Officials Say
A defense official said the man, 21, was turned down for military service after failing a psychological test. Investigators are asking how he passed another such test to obtain a gun permit.
Austria Has Lots of Guns, Little Gun Violence, and New Questions
The deadliest school shooting in the nation’s recent history has prompted some gun enthusiasts to worry about the prospect of stricter ownership laws.
Austria Mourns After a Deadly School Shooting
A former student killed 10 people and then himself in a shooting in Graz on Tuesday, the police said. The authorities said a pipe bomb and a “farewell letter” were found at the shooter’s house.
French Student Is Arrested After Teaching Assistant Is Stabbed to Death
A 14-year-old student was arrested after the stabbing, which happened during a bag search that had been set up as part of an effort to address concerns about increased violence in schools.
Graz, Austria, School Shooting: What to Know
Ten people were killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Graz, the country’s second-largest city, the police said. The suspect also died, in an apparent suicide.
10 Are Killed in Austria School Shooting, Police Say
The attack in the city of Graz was among Europe’s worst school shootings in years. The police said the gunman also died, in an apparent suicide.
Student Stabs 4 Others, One Fatally, at a French High School, Officials Say
The motive was unclear for the attack, which occurred at a time of heightened concern in France about knife attacks in schools.
Sweden Mass Shooting Site Was Foundational in a Diverse Community
One day after the killings at an adult educational center, some gathered to lay flowers and come to grips with the violence.
What We Know About the Mass Shooting in Sweden
The authorities said that at least 11 people were killed and that the suspect was believed to be among the dead.