Austria observed a day of national mourning on Wednesday following a devastating school shooting in Graz, the nation’s second-largest city. The attack, one of the worst acts of violence in Austria’s recent history, left ten people dead, including the 21-year-old gunman who later took his own life.

Authorities confirmed the perpetrator acted alone, using a shotgun and pistol in Tuesday’s rampage at his former high school. Investigations are underway, focusing on his home and online activity to uncover the motive behind the horrific act. While officials have yet to publicly identify the shooter, reports in local media name him as Arthur A., an Austrian citizen who studied IT at the school before leaving without graduating. He resided with his mother in a Graz suburb.

The nation grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, seeking answers and mourning the lives lost. The focus now shifts to supporting the affected community and understanding the circumstances that led to this unspeakable event.