Police Investigate After Shots Fired with Blank-Firing Gun in Vienna-Favoriten

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A person in Vienna-Favoriten called the police on Monday after perceiving alleged gunshots in the courtyard of a residential complex.
When the emergency services arrived at the location, they detected a pungent smell and found two shell casings on the ground. Since these apparently originated from a blank-firing gun, they were secured.
Man in Vienna-Favoriten Observed Dispute Between Two Men
A man on site stated that shortly before he heard the alleged gunshots, he was able to observe two men in a verbal dispute. Seven people complained of respiratory issues, with one of them being taken to a hospital by the Vienna professional rescue service. The police are investigating on suspicion of endangering physical safety. Immediate search measures were initiated but yielded no results. The investigations are ongoing.
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