Wild Chase on Vienna A23: Police Shot at Rampaging Driver
Several witnesses reported a car driving dangerously on Vienna's A23 heading south around 6:15 PM on March 3rd. The alerted police officers immediately proceeded to the scene in Vienna-Brigittenau. Despite multiple stop signals from the officers, the driver sped away and used the emergency lane to escape.
Rampaging Driver Speeds Towards Police During Escape in Vienna
Near the exit ramp to the A4 (East Motorway), the police managed to overtake and stop the Mercedes S-Class. When the officers attempted to check him, the man accelerated again and drove directly at the officers. One officer could only save himself by jumping to the side, but was grazed on the leg by the car.
Due to the immediate threat, both officers used their service weapons and fired several shots at the car. It is reported that a good dozen shots were fired, possibly 15 or 16. Nevertheless, the driver continued his escape.
Search for Driver Unsuccessful
Later, the officers found the car on Modecenterstraße in Vienna-Landstraße. The vehicle was not reported as stolen. Witnesses stated that the driver had fled into a nearby office complex. Extensive search measures of the buildings were unsuccessful. The vehicle was secured, and further investigations are ongoing.
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