Grief for the victims: ten years after the amocray in Graz
Grief for the victims: ten years after the amocray in Graz
Graz, Österreich - On June 20, 2025, a serious event in the Styrian state capital Graz marks the tenth time: the amocray in the city center, which ended in a tragedy exactly ten years ago. In this incident, three people lost their lives and numerous others were injured. The victim commemorates the whole country of Styria with flower wreaths in the places of action. Governor Mario Kunasek is also touching this anniversary. He emphasizes that the tragedy not only shaken the city, but all of Austria and is shaped by the cohesion of the community. "We stand together and this cohesion gives the relatives of the victims and the injured force," says Kunasek.
his deputy, Manuela Khom, shares these feelings and speaks of a deep sympathy. It emphasizes how important compassion and solidarity are especially in such difficult times. The memory of the amocray was also made by a memorial march under the motto "We are there for each other!" In 2015, which took place only eight days after the tragedy. This event has shown that despite all grief, the community is together and is there for each other to relieve the pain.
Current grief in Graz
However,Mayor Elke Kahr and Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen held a memorial event dedicated to the victims. In her speech, Kahr emphasized the importance of cohesion and solidarity in times of grief. The brother of a deceased student who spoke emotionally about his sister and consoled consolation was held by the mayor. Among the survivors of the tragedy are eleven injuries whose condition was tense at the beginning of the week. Three of them have now been moved from the intensive care unit to the normal ward, but the forecast for possible further operations remains unclear.
background and investigation
The investigation into the perpetrator continues. According to reports, he was "very introverted" and lived, only had virtual contacts. Although he was classified as "mentally unsuitable" in his pattern, he received a gun ownership card for his pistol, which raises questions about compliance with laws. It was also known that the perpetrator had a preference for ego shooter games. However, scientific evidence of a direct connection between such games and acts of violence is missing.
In these difficult hours, the thought of the victims and their relatives remains the focus of mourning, both from the past and the current tragedy. It is a shaking example that affects us all and focuses even more into the community. The way to healing is long, but Styria shows that you are not alone in the dark.
For more information, reference is made to the report by steiermark.orf.at , which comprehensively illuminates the developments in Graz. Also Frankfurter Rundschau has published in-depth reports on the events. Finally, it should be mentioned that the official report of the state of Styria at can be read.
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