Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation

On Tuesday evening, several shots were fired on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, and at least one person is believed to have suffered fatal injuries. According to initial information from the police, shots were fired both in an apartment and on the street, as stated in response to an APA inquiry. However, no confirmed details are available yet.

Large-scale operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt after gunshots

According to an APA on-site inspection, a privacy screen has been set up in a side alley near the crime scene at Vorgartenstraße/Wehlistraße. The deceased is believed to be the suspected perpetrator. He is said to have attempted to flee from the police. According to police spokeswoman Julia Schick, there is no danger to the public.

"We are on site with sufficient forces and are clarifying the situation. Please avoid the area, as there may be traffic restrictions," the police stated on the platform X.

(APA/Red)

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