Severely Injured in Shootout with Police in Upper Austria

A neighborhood dispute in Rainbach im Mühlkreis (Freistadt district) required the intervention of the Cobra unit on Thursday evening. A 59-year-old apparently fired a small-caliber pistol in the direction of his neighbor and a passing moped rider, as a spokeswoman for the Linz public prosecutor's office reported. When the alerted Cobra unit encountered the suspect at home, there was an exchange of gunfire. The man sustained serious injuries and was flown to a hospital.

Around 7:30 PM, a caller reported to the police that his neighbor had threatened him with a weapon and he also heard banging noises. When the emergency services arrived at the apartment, they attempted to contact the suspect, but were unsuccessful. Therefore, "to secure the situation and search the premises," an intervention was carried out, according to the Upper Austria State Police Directorate.

59-Year-Old Was Unblemished

In the house, there was an exchange of gunfire with the 59-year-old, during which the man was hit. The exact sequence of events and who fired first is still under investigation, according to the police. It is confirmed that the man had no prior record. However, it is reported that he may have psychological problems.

The public prosecutor's office is investigating charges of dangerous threat, attempted resistance, and attempted intentional serious bodily harm, according to a spokeswoman. The firing by the Cobra officer is also being examined in a separate procedure.

(APA/Red)

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