Fatalities in Shooting on Wiener Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation

At least two people died from gunfire on Tuesday evening on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. A 44-year-old woman was found lifeless in an apartment in a multi-party building, and the alleged perpetrator of the same age was found dead after an exchange of gunfire with officers on the street in his car, according to a police spokeswoman. Two other people were seriously injured late Tuesday evening, some critically. The background is likely a domestic incident.

Police alerted due to loud argument

Around 7:30 PM, officers from the Brigittenau City Police Command were alerted due to a loud argument. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers noticed the 44-year-old and addressed him. According to initial investigations, the man aimed a suspected firearm in the direction of the officers, as police spokeswoman Julia Schick stated on site. This was followed by an exchange of gunfire from both sides.

The man initially managed to flee and drove off in his car, a white vehicle. According to Schick, he was found "lifeless in his vehicle in the immediate vicinity" a short time later.

Vienna professional rescue in action

Meanwhile, during the inspection, a severely injured 24-year-old woman and a severely injured 26-year-old man were discovered in the apartment alongside the lifeless 44-year-old. The victims received emergency medical care from the Vienna professional rescue service and were subsequently taken to a hospital.

According to a spokesperson for the Vienna Health Association, the young woman was in life-threatening condition late Tuesday evening and was in an "extremely critical condition," as reported to the APA. Despite his severe injuries, the man was in a stable condition.

Questions After Shooting in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

According to police spokesperson Schick, the exact circumstances were still completely unclear. The exact relationship between the victims and the alleged perpetrator was still under investigation by the state police department. There was no information on whether any other individuals were present in the apartment.

The events led to a massive police and rescue operation. The area was cordoned off extensively. According to an APA on-site inspection, at least one privacy tent was set up in a side street near the crime scene at Vorgartenstraße/Wehlistraße. "We are on site with sufficient forces and are clarifying the situation. Please avoid the area, as there may be traffic restrictions," the police stated on the platform X. The authorities reiterated that there was no danger to the public.

(APA/Red)

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