LOWER AUSTRIA: Arrests After Shootout with Police

A masked trio broke into the house of a retired couple. According to police reports, the woman, who was alone at home, was forced to hand over cash using physical violence, a pistol, and a blunt object. When a delivery worker arrived at 7:00 a.m., the suspects fled. The delivery person alerted the police, prompting a large-scale manhunt.

State Criminal Office of Lower Austria Investigates After Shootout with Police

According to investigations, one of the men is believed to have shot at the police officers when they tried to stop them. One of the officers returned fire. The accused, who have no permanent residence in Austria, were arrested, and a pistol was secured. There were no injuries. The State Criminal Office of Lower Austria took over the investigations. The use of the service weapon is being investigated - as legally required - by the Investigation and Complaint Office for Allegations of Mistreatment (EBM) located in the Federal Office for Corruption Prevention and Corruption Control (BAK).

(APA/Red)

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