Surveys and Data Backups After Graz Rampage in Progress

Two days after the rampage of a 21-year-old at his former school in Graz, the fog around the open questions is only slowly clearing. Investigators were still busy with forensic investigations at the crime scene on Thursday morning. In addition, data is still being analyzed and witnesses questioned. Furthermore, the State Police Directorate of Styria stated that copycats continue to challenge the emergency services.

Crime Reconstruction After Graz Rampage

According to Sabri Yorgun from the press office of the State Police Directorate of Styria, the crime reconstruction was not yet completed on Thursday morning. This could take days, as could the forensic investigations. The school will remain closed for at least this week for this purpose. In parallel, interviews are being conducted - both in the perpetrator's environment and with the students, teachers, and other people who were in or around the school on Tuesday.

Uploading Videos and Photos Still Possible

The police had already provided an upload platform for videos and photos from witnesses on Tuesday. A considerable amount of material has already been received for review, said Yorgun. This includes videos from the classrooms. These data are now also being reviewed gradually. Witnesses can continue to upload their videos and photos at https://upload.bmi.gv.at/. On Thursday, both the police and the public prosecutor's office, as well as the state of Styria and the Styrian Hospital Association, will report on the investigation status and the medical care of the injured in press conferences.

Also on Thursday, the Helmut-List-Halle, provided as a place of encounter and assistance, is open. According to the Ministry of Education, over 200 children and adolescents were provided with psychological support there until late afternoon on Wednesday. Parents were also on site and were advised by experts. In total, 30 school psychologists from Styria and other federal states and 46 members of crisis intervention teams were deployed.

Reopening Date of Graz School Unclear

The List-Halle will also be available in the coming days. The counseling and support services of the Education Directorate of Styria will continue over the weekend. When the BORG Dreierschützengasse will reopen is still unclear - but definitely not this week.

(APA/Red)

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