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The attack by “at least one Islamist terrorist” began Monday night near Schwedenplatz. At least four people were killed, including one perpetrator. Seven people are in danger of death. The search for possible other perpetrators is underway. Interior Minister Nehammer asked people to stay at home The government has decided on a three-day “state duel”.
The first shots were fired around 8 pm Monday night in the center of Vienna, near Schwedenplatz. Police are still on duty with special forces on Tuesday.
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At 11 a.m., Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen made a statement:
- “It was an attack of hatred”: Chancellor Sebastian Kurz condemned the terrorist attack in Vienna in a speech to the public on Tuesday. “It was an attack out of hatred, on our way of life, on our democracy,” Kurz said in his statement.
- The government has decided on a three-day “state duel”. Public buildings will be marked with mourning until Thursday inclusive. Also, there should be a minute of silence on Tuesday at 12 noon..
- Interior Minister Nehammer called the events of the day before Tuesday morning an attack on democracy. The perpetrator has been identified. He was a sympathizer of the IS terrorist militia. His appeal: “If possible, stay home.” And: “Avoid the city center.” Because: There is a search for additional possible perpetrators. The Chancellor will speak at 10:30 am
- Four people died. Two men and two women, Interior Minister Nehammer confirmed. 17 people were injured Among them is a seriously injured police officer whose condition is “critically stable”. The condition of seven people is “life threatening”.
- One The perpetrator was shot and killed by the police.. The killer was 20 years old, with North Macedonian roots and a relevant criminal record (Article 278b of the Penal Code). He was traveling with a fake explosive belt and an automatic long pistol, a pistol and a machete. What we know so far about the killer
- The Interior Ministry responded to the attack in central Vienna on Tuesday morning. various house searches “around the perpetrator” approved. Several people have been arrested, the Interior Ministry said.
- Compulsory schooling is suspended for Tuesday. The “transition day” will be postponed one day for Viennese high school students.
- The starting point of the attacks was Seitenstettengasse. In the episode there was still more crime scenes in the center of Vienna: Am Ruprechtsplatz, Salzgries, Graben, Bauernmarkt, Morzinplatz and Fleischmarkt. The synagogue and the IKG offices in Seitenstettengasse were closed and deserted at the time.
- Police are calling not to post crime scene photos or videos online.so as not to endanger the work of the police. If you have photos or videos of the crime scene, you should upload them here: https://upload.bmi.gv.at
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