“There is no further danger for the population, but there are several dead,” he told Austrian television.
Kronen Zeitung said a suspect had been found dead in a bathroom. Reuters could not immediately confirm this.
Austria has one of the most heavily armed civilian populations in Europe, with an estimated 30 firearms per 100 persons, according to the Small Arms Survey, an independent research project.
Graz, AustriaCredit: Graham Simmons
Machine guns and pump-action guns are banned, while the ownership of revolvers, pistols and semi-automatic weapons are allowed only with official authorisation.
Rifles and shotguns are permitted with a firearms license or a valid hunting licence, or for members of traditional shooting clubs.
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