At 9:58 a.m., a special task force finally breached the school and searched the building, discovering the body of Bosse on the second floor at 10:36 a.m., 38 minutes after entry.

Seven students and the school janitor all suffered gunshot wounds, which were aimed towards the chest, stomach, arm, knee, and hand.

In addition, 28 police officers had to be treated for respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, while others students suffered from shock.

A search in his parents' house recovered a gas gun, an airsoft weapon, an air rifle, and various chemicals.

[8] He was also known by others to listen to death metal music, wearing all-black or camouflage clothing and having an affinity for firearms.

An investigation later found a suicide note written by him, which stated that he wanted to "be happy ever again" and that he couldn't stand everyday restrictions on his freedom.

Kein Politiker hat das Recht Gesetze zu erlassen, die mir Dinge verbieten.

Kein Bulle hat das Recht mir meine Waffe wegzunehmen, schon gar nicht während er seine am Gürtel trägt.I have had to learn in the 18 years of my life, that one can only be happy when you blend in and adapt to society.

No cop has the right to take away my gun and certainly not while he's wearing one at his belt.It also said: Ich hasse euch und eure Art!

I'm gone ...[1]Two-and-a-half years prior to the attack, Bosse had announced his intents on an Internet forum and asked for psychological help.

[10] Additional photos on the website showed Bosse with a variety of weapons, including a submachine gun, in public.

On Sunday evening before the attack, Bosse posted four videos on his website, in which he and another person operated with weapons and explosives.

[2] Shortly before the attack, Bosse had left an Internet posting and a video message from his parents' living room.

[18] Starting in mid-2008, computer games were released with a much larger USK rating label, complying with a change made to Article 12 of the JuSchG.