Temporary Accommodation for Man Shot by Police in Upper Austria

A 59-year-old man, who was seriously injured in a shootout with the police on September 4 in Rainbach (Freistadt district), has been placed in temporary accommodation. The Linz public prosecutor's office also wants to commission an expert opinion on his criminal responsibility, a spokeswoman announced on Friday. A second Upper Austrian, who was also critically injured by a shot from a service weapon, is not yet able to be questioned.

Shootout in the Freistadt District

The 59-year-old, who was subject to a weapons ban, is said to have aimed a small-caliber pistol at his neighbor and a passing moped rider. When the Cobra unit encountered the suspect at home, a shootout ensued. The man sustained serious injuries. The exact sequence of events was still under investigation.

Another Incident in the Rohrbach District

A 61-year-old man, who was shot and critically injured by a police officer while fleeing in the Rohrbach district a week later, is still unable to be questioned. The man, who legally owns a handgun, had apparently announced to an acquaintance that he intended to commit suicide. The police stopped him during a large-scale search. According to the police, he got out of the car and immediately aimed at an officer, prompting a police officer to shoot him.

Investigation of Police Use of Firearms

The use of firearms by the police is being investigated as part of a criminal investigation procedure under the direction of the respective competent public prosecutor's office by the Investigation and Complaint Office for Allegations of Mistreatment (EBM) of the Ministry of the Interior, informed the Upper Austria State Police Directorate.

(APA/Red)

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