Viennese Man Shot from Apartment and Fired at Police Officers: Major Operation in Wieden

A drunk man not only fired multiple times with a gas pistol out of the window in Vienna-Wieden on the night of Sunday, but also aimed and fired at the police officers during the operation. However, they kept their composure and did not return fire. The 46-year-old was overpowered but allegedly could not remember anything due to his intoxication, according to police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger.

Shots with Gas Pistol from Vienna Apartment: 46-Year-Old Arrested

The Austrian had already come to police attention in the past. This time, he triggered a major operation at 10:20 PM in Schelleingasse, where a security perimeter was established. WEGA and EKO Cobra were on site and were able to arrest the man in his apartment. He was reported at large for violations of the Narcotics Act, the Weapons Act, as there was already a weapons ban, and for resisting state authority.

The gas pistol and ammunition were secured. The 46-year-old already had a weapons ban in place. During the search of the apartment, a small indoor cannabis plantation was also found. According to Haßlinger, a blood alcohol level of 1.7 per mille was determined.

Aggressive 27-Year-Old Injured Policewoman During Operation

During the security measures, a 27-year-old Slovak woman repeatedly tried to enter the area and ignored the officers' instructions. Eventually, she injured a policewoman, who could no longer continue her duty. The woman was arrested.

(APA/Red)

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