Target Practice with Air Rifle Triggered Major Deployment of Vienna Police

Residents in Vienna alerted the police on March 8 at around 5:50 PM because a man was shooting from a rooftop terrace with a weapon in the Josefstadt district. A large contingent of police officers and members of the special unit Wega rushed to Fuhrmanngasse behind the parliament. Even the street was temporarily closed.

Man Shot from Rooftop Terrace in Vienna-Josefstadt with Air Rifle

A 63-year-old Viennese man was identified as the suspect, who admitted to having conducted target practice in the courtyard. Since the man legally owned other firearms, these were also confiscated. Additionally, a temporary weapons ban was imposed on the man.

The 63-year-old justified his behavior by stating that he was on private property. He was reported for disturbing the peace.

(APA/Red)

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