Pre-trial Detention for 52-Year-Old After Shooting at "Migrant Worker" in Vienna-Floridsdorf

According to spokeswoman Nina Bussek, this measure was requested on suspicion of intentional grievous bodily harm, attempted murder, and a violation of the weapons law. The reason for detention was cited as the risk of committing further offenses. The victim is a 27-year-old Romanian who was injured in the leg during the incident.

Dispute over costs for repair work escalated

The 52-year-old is a homeowner who got into a dispute with the later victim and seven other workers active on his property - according to media reports, it might have been about payment for repair work. As the Vienna State Police Directorate informed the APA upon request, these were so-called itinerant workers from Romania. Whether they are connected to possible fraudulent activities is currently the subject of investigations. In any case, none of the men could present a business license.

Shots triggered major police operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf

The man, who had a blood alcohol level of 1.4 per mille at the time of the crime, also shot at the men's vehicle, with a projectile damaging the rear window of the car. The shots fired by the 52-year-old triggered a major police operation. Special forces surrounded the Austrian's house, and shortly after 3:00 PM, he surrendered and confessed to the shooting during his arrest.

(APA/Red)

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