Emergency Surgery After Family Dispute in Styria

A 37-year-old man was shot during a family dispute in Seiersberg-Pirka on Wednesday evening and had to undergo emergency surgery at LKH Graz. According to the State Police Directorate of Styria, the man had come to the aid of his sister, who had been attacked by her husband. He was hit in the shoulder and hip area, and then the 53-year-old husband allegedly also struck his brother-in-law on the head with a hammer.

Police Arrested 53-Year-Old

The incident occurred around 11:00 PM in a single-family house after the suspect had injured his 40-year-old wife by strangling her. The couple's 19-year-old daughter then alerted the woman's 37-year-old brother. Upon his arrival, the situation escalated, and the 53-year-old allegedly shot his brother-in-law with a handgun.

The woman, her two children (aged 15 and 19), and the severely injured man were able to flee the property and notify the emergency services. The 53-year-old was arrested by police patrols and taken to the police detention center. Further investigations are being conducted by the State Criminal Police Office of Styria. The handgun used has not yet been found.

(APA/Red)

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