Ex-girlfriend threatened with gun: 43-year-old triggered WEGA operation in Vienna-Favoriten

On November 16, a 43-year-old man pulled a firearm in the apartment of his former partner in Vienna-Favoriten and threatened the woman with it. He then fled the scene. The police were able to arrest him shortly thereafter in the Liesing district.

43-Year-Old Pulled Gun in Vienna-Favoriten: Woman in Shock

When the alerted police officers arrived at the scene around 9:50 a.m., the 46-year-old woman was in the apartment accompanied by two acquaintances. She was in shock but remained uninjured. In initial interviews, those present described the incident, after which investigations were initiated.

The police were able to quickly determine the identity and residential address of the 43-year-old Serbian national. Special unit WEGA forces encountered the man shortly thereafter in front of his apartment in Vienna-Liesing. A blank-firing gun was found and secured in the apartment.

Weapon Ban and Pre-Trial Detention

The suspect was provisionally arrested. There was already a valid weapon ban against him. Additionally, a restraining and approach ban was issued. He was transferred to a correctional facility.

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