WEGA Operation in Vienna-Brigittenau: Man Injured with Knife, Shots Fired

The parents of a 28-year-old (citizenship: Serbia) called emergency services today around 1:30 PM, expressing great concern for their son, as he was in a psychological crisis and might harm himself in his apartment in Brigittenau. Officers from the Brigittenau City Police Command then went to the given address to check on the situation.

28-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Officers with Knife

After the door was opened by the Vienna Fire Department, officers from the WEGA special unit entered the apartment. The 28-year-old suddenly came out of the kitchen with a knife and threatened the officers with it. He did not respond to multiple commands from the officers, prompting them to attempt to stop him using a taser. When the taser had no effect and the situation on site was deemed life-threatening, an officer fired shots in the direction of the man. The 28-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries and was immediately given emergency medical care by the Vienna Emergency Medical Services and taken to a hospital. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Investigation Service, has taken over the investigation. Investigations into the use of firearms are being conducted by the Investigation and Complaint Office for Allegations of Mistreatment of the Federal Office for Corruption Prevention and Corruption Control (BAK EBM) in cooperation with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office.

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