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In central Vienna, shots were fired near a synagogue, police confirmed. There were several injured. The alleged perpetrator is wanted.
Several shots were fired in the city center of Vienna. The police moved in with a large contingent after several shots were fired in the vicinity of Schwedenplatz and in Seitenstettengasse. There is also a synagogue across the street.
Police confirmed an exchange of gunfire. There were several injuries, he said on Twitter. “Der Standard” and “Kronen Zeitung” had previously reported on at least one seriously injured person. According to “Kronen Zeitung”, he is said to be a police officer in danger of death.
Media: Ministry speaks of terrorist attack or riot
The editor-in-chief of the weekly “Falter”, Florian Klenk, wrote on Twitter about one death and several injuries and forwarded his information to the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior.
The ministry spoke to the Austrian news agency APA about a terrorist attack or riot. According to the APA, the dead man is likely one of the perpetrators and another suspect is on the run.
Residents should avoid public places
The “Kronen Zeitung” also spoke of various perpetrators. One of them blew himself up with a belt of explosives. Other suspected perpetrators are on the run, the police have launched a major manhunt and have cordoned off the surrounding streets and a metro station.
The police tweeted to ask the population to avoid all public places in the city. The “Kronen Zeitung” also reported that the Israelite religious community in Austria had instructed all Jewish citizens not to leave their homes.
