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Man Threatened Store Detective at Vienna Praterstern with Murder

In einer Drogerie kam es zu einer Meinungsverschiedenheit.
In einer Drogerie kam es zu einer Meinungsverschiedenheit. ©APA/EVA MANHART (Symbolbild)
Wednesday afternoon, a disagreement occurred between a store detective and a customer in a drugstore in the area of the Vienna Praterstern.

The 20-year-old (citizenship: Russian Federation) allegedly threatened to kill the 36-year-old employee (citizenship: unknown) in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. Subsequently, a physical altercation ensued between the two, resulting in minor injuries for both.

20-Year-Old Initially Fled in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

When the Vienna officers arrived, the 20-year-old fled but was stopped at a nearby station. During a search, a small amount of narcotics and a pocket knife were found on the man. The 20-year-old was temporarily arrested. Both men repeatedly declined the involvement of emergency medical services. By order of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the younger suspect was reported at large. The 36-year-old was also reported.

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