After the deadly police shot in Vienna-Penzing, the public prosecutor’s office ordered an autopsy of the 60-year-old man who was shot and the preparation of a gunshot report. Exactly how many shots were fired, both by the 60-year-old and the police, is still unclear. Numerous bullet holes were found in the walls.
The spokeswoman for the Viennese public prosecutor’s office, Nina Bussek, announced this on Monday when asked. The Styrian CID, which has already assembled a team and started work in Vienna, is currently investigating the use of weapons.
Knocked on the neighbor with a gun
The tragic incident happened on Saturday around 1:30 p.m. in Kienmayergasse. The man is said to have banged on a neighbor’s door with the gun, screaming. There was already a gun ban against the 60-year-old. The concerned neighbor did not answer the door, calling 911 instead, as the 60-year-old fled back to his apartment.
When WEGA approached, he acted unwilling, barricaded himself in the apartment and threatened to shoot anyone who tried to enter. When the WEGA officers tried to reach him, he fired several times from the apartment in the direction of the police officers.
Gunfire between officials and 60-year-olds
Eventually, access was gained by the Cobra agents, who were also alerted. A shootout ensued, in which the Austrian was shot by an EKO Cobra officer, police said. The police officers secured the long gun the 60-year-old was still holding and immediately began first aid. The emergency services of the Viennese professional rescue service took over further care. For the man, however, all help came too late.
Have had problems in the past
According to local residents, there have always been problems and threats in the past. He has already been charged with coercion and dangerous threats, which is why the gun ban was imposed on him. Exactly how often he and the police fired is still under investigation and must be clarified in an expert report.
Source: Krone
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