The “Krone” reported on the violent argument on Sunday afternoon between two men (20, 33) in Straßwalchen (Salzburg). The 20-year-old pulled out a knife and attacked his opponent. He responded with four shots from his gun.
While the police spoke on Sunday about an investigation into intentional serious bodily harm, the Public Prosecution Service corrected on Monday: “We are investigating on suspicion of attempted murder,” said authority spokeswoman Elena Haslinger.
Background unclear
The exact background of the incident is still unclear. According to initial reports, the 20-year-old from the Vöcklabruck district of Upper Austria got into an argument with a woman in an apartment in the Steindorf district of Straßwalchen.
Gun drawn and fired
She then sought help from a neighbor, a 33-year-old local man. The 20-year-old then allegedly threatened and attacked the 33-year-old with a knife. The 33-year-old then pulled out a gun and pulled the trigger four times. At least one projectile is said to have hit the 20-year-old in the forearm. According to police, he refused medical attention even though an emergency helicopter had been deployed.
“Contradictory Statements”
How exactly everything happened and what type of weapons were involved will become clear during the investigation: According to Haslinger, there were “contradictory statements” from those involved. In any case, the 33-year-old is in prison. The 20-year-old is also being investigated for bodily harm and dangerous threats.
Source: Krone
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