56-Year-Old Confesses to Killing of Man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

An as yet unidentified man was stabbed to death on Saturday evening in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. A 56-year-old called the police. He, along with a 46-year-old woman, had been in the apartment. Both were initially arrested as suspects.

Man Stabbed in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: 56-Year-Old Confesses

The emergency call was made at 10:35 PM by the 56-year-old. The emergency services arrived at the house on Schreygasse and found the victim already unresponsive. "Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, so only the death of the man could be confirmed," reported police spokeswoman Irina Steirer. The deceased had multiple stab wounds on his back. A knife was secured near the victim.

The 56-year-old suspect confessed during his interrogation. He said there had been an argument during which he lost his temper. The 46-year-old co-suspect confirmed his statements. She stated that she had noticed the argument between the two men. Both individuals were found to have consumed alcohol at the time of the incident. The identity of the victim was initially unclear and has not yet been definitively established. According to current investigations, it is likely a 49-year-old man.

(APA/Red)

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