Introverted Video Game, I could shoot much longer

Austrian investigators are after Tuesday shooting attack at high school in Graz, in which nine students and teacher died, today presented new details of the suspect and the tragic act. The suspect is said to be an introverted and passionate shooter player. The attack has triggered a debate on weapons legislation in Austria.

The suspected perpetrator was a passionate player of the shooter, according to police. He was a very introverted person who lived a remote life, said the head of the Styrian Criminal Police Directorate at today’s press conference in Graz Michael Lohnegger. As he explained, the motive of his act is still unknown.

The 21-year-old suspect towards most victims at the gymnasium in the center of Graz, who once attended it, had nothing to do. Only the teacher who killed her was supposed to teach him. He attended 5 and 6. Class at the said school, but three years ago he abandoned his education after he had to repeat the sixth grade.

As from video games

During the seven -minute shooting hike planned to the last detail, he was armed with a Glock gun, a two -pipe rifle with a burned hoof and a hunting knife. He wore shooting glasses and headphones, Lohnegger said, according to the Austrian news agency APA.

As he explained, the perpetrator, who had judged himself after the attack, had enough ammunition and could carry out his plan much longer.

During the investigation at his home they found A farewell letter and a video for his family. They also found a non -working tube bomb that, according to investigators, contained all components of a functioning explosive device.

Inappropriate for the army

The perpetrator performed a psychological test in the civilian authorities in March, which allowed him to obtain a legally obtaining a gun. However, the competent commission for the recruitment of the Austrian Armed Forces, for mental instability, declared it inappropriate for military service, Television Servus reported.

In addition to ten deaths, eleven people were injured in the attack. According to representatives of the Hospital Association in Graz today, all patients with gunshot wounds feel good about the circumstances, and their medical condition is stable. The last three injured were transferred from the intensive care unit to the general department today.

After the initial phase of shock and sadness, the debate on the fairly liberal legislation on weapons begins in Austria. Namely, the suspect owned weapons lawfully, which has already emerged calls for the tightening of the legislation. The Communists have been in favor of this so far, while the far right freedoms (FPÖ) oppose the tightening.

President of the country Alexander van der Bellen During his visit to Graz on Wednesday, politicians will now have to focus on the question of how it is possible for « a 21-year-old to possess a gun and a long-lived weapon and to buy appropriate ammunition and to cause such a disaster. » The National Security Council will also be dealing with this issue today.