Murder Alarm in Traiskirchen: One Seriously Injured and Two Dead

The perpetrator fled in a vehicle and then committed suicide, said police spokesman Johann Baumschlager. The male victim died on the spot. The woman was flown to a hospital by emergency medical helicopter. The Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office is investigating.

The bloody act occurred in broad daylight next to a building. The emergency call was received shortly after 10:00 a.m., reported Baumschlager. The shooter is an Austrian citizen who was on prison leave. His body was found in a field. According to the spokesman, the man was subject to a weapons ban, so he possessed the long gun illegally. According to the information, the woman was not in life-threatening condition.

Bloody Act in Traiskirchen: Background and Motive for the Act Were Still Unclear

The background and motive for the act were still unclear. The relationship between the shooter and the two victims was also the subject of investigations. The crime scene group secured evidence on site. "Environmental investigations and interviews are underway," said Baumschlager.

The shooter was serving a prison sentence for violent crimes, as reported by the media. According to the Ministry of Justice, the inmate was on an approved leave as part of the release process. The 67-year-old's prison sentence was due to end this December. The inmate had previously completed "several accompanied and unaccompanied leaves without incidents as part of the release process," it was communicated upon APA request. "The Federal Ministry of Justice has immediately initiated a detailed review of the exact circumstances. This is still ongoing," it was stated in a written statement.

Support services for people with suicidal thoughts and their relatives are offered by the suicide prevention portal of the Ministry of Health. Contact details of support facilities in Austria can be found at www.suizid-praevention.gv.at. Information for young people is available at www.bittelebe.at

(APA/Red)

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