Continued Danger to Life After Police Shooting in Vienna-Brigittenau

The 28-year-old Serbian, who was seriously injured on Sunday during a police shooting incident in Vienna-Brigittenau, remained in critical condition on Monday. "The man underwent emergency surgery yesterday and has been in the intensive care unit since then. According to the latest information, he is still in critical condition," the police said in response to an APA inquiry.

Police fired at least one shot in Vienna-Brigittenau

Officers from the special operations group WEGA entered the apartment after the 28-year-old's parents called emergency services. The relatives were reportedly very worried about their son, as he was in a psychological exceptional state and might harm himself.

In the apartment, according to the executive, the man approached the officers with a knife. As the 28-year-old showed no reaction to multiple verbal commands, the police used their taser several times. However, even with this, the Serbian could not be subdued. As the armed man continued to approach and an officer was already backed against the wall, the officer fired at least one shot. Even after that, according to the police, the Serbian was initially difficult to overpower.

Man critically injured and taken to hospital

The 28-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries from the shooting incident. He was immediately given emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to a hospital. Whether the Serbian has a psychiatric history or was under the influence of drugs was still under investigation.

The use of firearms is being examined - as is every such case - by investigators from the State Criminal Police Office as well as by the Investigation and Complaint Office for Allegations of Mistreatment of the Federal Office for Corruption Prevention and Corruption Control.

(APA/Red)

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