Shots Fired During Pursuit After Robbery in Vienna-Donaustadt

Two teenagers were approached by a man wearing a balaclava outside a shopping center and were threatened with a stun gun to hand over cash. However, the 17- and 19-year-olds did not have any money with them, so the perpetrator forced the younger one to accompany him to an ATM to withdraw money for him. Upon the arrival of the police, alerted by the older teenager - officers from the Donaustadt city police command and the WEGA were involved - the suspect fled without any loot but lost his passport in the process. During the pursuit, officers repeatedly ordered him to stop, but the man continued to run even when warning shots were fired into loose soil. The 21-year-old was eventually apprehended near his registered address and temporarily arrested. During the search, the balaclava, the stun gun, and the cigarettes stolen from the teenagers were found. The Austrian - who was uncooperative and aggressive towards the officers - was charged with suspicion of aggravated robbery. According to the police, he was taken to a detention center.

(APA/Red)

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