Investigations are still ongoing for three counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and dangerous threats. The taxpayer will worry: if the suspected Iraqi shooter (41) gets twenty years from Linz, he will probably be in prison until retirement.
Chances are high, because according to Ulrike Breiteneder, the Linz public prosecutor’s office has so far investigated the suspect for three murder attempts, two serious robberies and dangerous threats: “But the reports from the police are slowly coming to us.” In principle, murder is punishable by imprisonment of ten to twenty years or life imprisonment. Legally, the attempt is treated in the same way, as it always involves intent in the act.
Discussed alcoholism
As reported, the suspect has so far denied committing the killing spree, but tried to dissuade himself from being under the influence of alcohol. However, this was only about 0.6 promille – so more blood than alcohol intoxication. A defense strategy that is unlikely to bring much success: after all, he was caught in the act, there are plenty of witnesses and videos.
‘No right to apply for residence for convicts’
“We don’t want people like that in our country. Foreigners who have been criminally convicted in Austria have no right to stay in Austria. You must leave our country as soon as possible or you will be deported,” the State Council for Integration tries. Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP), to limit the damage politically.
Iraqi was officially known
The case of the Iraqi shooter from Linz has gaps in the system due to the history of foreign law. The Iraqi was already known to the authorities and had already been convicted several times. His residence status was revoked and his deportation, which would also have been lawful to Iraq, ordered.
But the 41-year-old avoided deportation by getting married. Despite several convictions and prison sentences, according to the ÖVP, he used all legal means and possibilities to obtain a right of residence.
Source: Krone
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