Deadly Shots in Vienna - Second Suspect in Custody

According to police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger, he is in pre-trial detention. The main perpetrator, whose name is known, was still being sought on Saturday. He is said to have shot both the 33-year-old and a 55-year-old on Thursday.

The Serb, a companion of the Chechen, was hit in the upper body and taken to a hospital in critical condition. As the Vienna Health Association informed the APA on Saturday, the victim was still in an intensive care unit but was on the road to recovery.

According to 35-year-old, there was a dispute

The now arrested 35-year-old stated during his interrogation that the shots were preceded by a dispute over money debts or a loan. However, he was not involved in the shooting. The main perpetrator drew a weapon around 9:45 p.m. and fired several times at his opponents. He and the 35-year-old then fled. After consultation with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, he was taken to a detention center during the day.

Pre-trial detention also for 38-year-old

Just hours after the incident, a 38-year-old man turned himself in at the Vienna State Criminal Police Office together with his lawyer. This suspect stated that he was also present in the venue. He had a firearm with him but did not fire it. He fled the scene after the shots and later continued the escape together with the two other suspects. His firearm was secured, and he was also taken into pre-trial detention.

(APA/Red)

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