33-Year-Old Shot in Vienna-Donaustadt: Suspect Talks About Dispute

The alleged perpetrator in Vienna-Donaustadt claims to have observed the 33-year-old victim kicking his apartment door. The man then retreated to his apartment but shortly after began kicking the door again, as the police reported on Sunday.

The heavily intoxicated 50-year-old then reportedly reached for his legally owned weapon, opened the door, and punched the 33-year-old in the face. The victim is said to have fallen backward but got up shortly after. According to the accused, the man had a kitchen knife in his hand and intended to attack him with it. To protect himself, the man allegedly fired a shot from his revolver, which proved fatal for the 33-year-old. However, the police did not find a knife during the crime scene investigation.

Shooter in Vienna-Donaustadt Surrendered Without Resistance

It is certain that the 50-year-old himself called the emergency services on the night of Saturday. The police were alerted to the Josef-Bohmann-Hof municipal housing at around 4:00 AM. The 33-year-old had been shot in the chest and was lying lifeless in the stairwell. The shooter was found in his apartment and surrendered without resistance. Officers secured the weapon used in the crime - a revolver. In the past, there had already been a report by the 33-year-old against the 50-year-old for property damage.

The interrogation of the shooter was only possible with a delay due to his severe intoxication. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office is conducting further investigations. Pre-trial detention for the 50-year-old has been proposed. The autopsy is expected to clarify how many shots were fired.

(APA/Red)

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