Blank shot on the balcony triggered police operation in Vienna-Favoriten

On Sunday, a suspected gunshot sound was reported in the Laaer Berg area in Vienna-Favoriten. A large-scale police operation followed, and as it turned out, a shot was indeed fired from a balcony of a multi-family house. WEGA forces conducted a raid in the apartment in question.

21-Year-Old in Vienna-Favoriten Confessed

A 21-year-old (citizen: Austria) found in the apartment in Vienna-Favoriten is suspected of having handled and fired a blank-firing pistol. This was secured on site. First, he played on the PlayStation with a friend, then according to the police, he took the weapon and fired.

The suspect confessed and was reported. Additionally, a temporary weapons ban was issued. Roadblocks were necessary for the duration of the operation.

(APA/Red)

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