Terrorist attack in the center of Vienna, in the synagogue. Authorities reported 7 dead. Several people were taken hostage in 3 locations

UPDATE ORA 11:56

Emanuel Macron sent a message of solidarity in German through his Twitter channel, after the attacks in Vienna.

We French share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after an attack in Vienna. After France, it is a friendly country that is under attack. This is our Europe. Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with. We will not give up on anything.

– Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 2, 2020

We French share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after an attack in Vienna. After France, the friendly country is attacked. This is our Europe. Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with. We will not give up on anything.

UPDATE ORA 11:48

Vienna police confirmed in a statement on Twitter that several shots were fired from six different locations, starting at 8:00 p.m. Several armed suspects are behind the attacks. One person was killed, a police officer was seriously injured and one of the suspects was killed by the police as a result of the exchange of gunfire.

CONFIRMED at the moment:
* 08:00 pm: several shots, starting at Seitenstettengasse
* several suspects armed with rifles
* six different filming locations
* one person deceived, several injured (1 officer included)
* 1 suspect shot dead by police officers # 0211w

– VIENNA POLICE (@LPDWien) November 2, 2020

Authorities said 15 people were injured, 7 of them in serious condition, according to local television stations. Police cars mainly patrol in Sector 11 of the Austrian capital.

UPDATE Shots were also fired inside the Hilton Hotel. Hostages were also taken from two other locations in the city center.

UPDATE The head of Austria’s Jewish community, Oskar Deutsch, said on Twitter that it was possible that the synagogue was not the target of the attacks, but the police officers guarding the building.

UPDATE Several people were taken hostage at Akakiko restaurant.

UPDATE Authorities have reported 7 deaths so far.

TO UPDATE One of the alleged perpetrators of the attack was shot dead by law enforcement and another is being actively searched for.
Members of the Austrian police were seriously injured, the interior minister said.

UPDATE The first images of the attacker have appeared

#BREAK: Video of one of the Vienna attackers in Austria pic.twitter.com/HuZJa3SN7H

– Amichai Stein (@ AmichaiStein1) November 2, 2020

UPDATE Terrorists attacked at least 4 locations in central Vienna: the synagogue, 2 restaurants, and the Jewish Community Center.
One of the terrorists allegedly blew himself up with an explosive belt. Several accomplices remain at large.

Several shots were fired in the center of Vienna, near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue, according to local authorities. The Vienna police have launched a force majeure operation. All Vienna residents were advised not to leave their homes.

Fires also broke out in the window of a renowned restaurant in central Vienna, Bettelalm. The clients took refuge in the basement of the place.

So far, the authorities have reported one death and several injuries.

Shooting in the Inner City district – people are injured – STAY AWAY from all public places or public transportation – do not share videos or photos!

– VIENNA POLICE (@LPDWien) November 2, 2020

At ORF2, however, they are showing a movie called “Vienna Blood” “
Thought I was fading 😏 https://t.co/DS4Mqw8qSS

– Aljoša Dragaš (@AljosaDragas) November 2, 2020

The news is updated