Shootout After Attempted Home Invasion in Lower Austria

Following an attempted home invasion on Friday in Amstetten, criminals engaged in a shootout with the police. Two suspects were arrested, while an accomplice managed to escape. A firearm was secured, said police spokesman Stefan Loidl to the APA. A search was underway for the fugitive, with service dogs and a helicopter deployed in the morning. No one was injured.

Delivery Person Contacted Police

A delivery person had brought a package to a single-family home around 7:00 AM and saw three presumably masked individuals fleeing. He notified the police. During a search, the criminals reportedly fired at the uniformed officers first, who then returned fire.

Two suspects were arrested, one managed to escape. During a large-scale search for the fugitive perpetrator in the morning, numerous police patrols, the Rapid Intervention Group (SIG), the standby unit, service dogs, and a helicopter were deployed. The intensive search ended at noon.

State Criminal Office Conducts Investigations

The State Criminal Office of Lower Austria (Crime Scene and Robbery Group) is conducting the investigations. The investigations into the use of service weapons are being led 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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