A year ago, former police officer Andreas F. shot his boss at the station in Trieben (Stemk.). He will be tried in Leoben on Tuesday. He was silent for a long time, now he breaks his silence: “I’m sorry!”
The jury room in Leoben is rarely so full. Family members, former colleagues, journalists and spectators flock to get a seat. Others have to make do with standing room. “Will the defendant break his silence today?” – this is the question everyone is asking, including the chairman Roman Weiss and the public prosecutor Andreas Riedler.
Special danger
Four prison guards introduce defendant Andreas F. (47). In handcuffs that are also attached to a waist belt. Apparently he is considered particularly dangerous. He sits down in his chair with his head bowed.
Official misconduct
“Immediately after starting work, the suspect was called into the office by his superior,” prosecutor Andreas Riedler begins his plea. There his boss confronted him with official misconduct: he had not reported an industrial accident and therefore commander Harald K. warned him of the consequences. He must also bring confirmation of sick leave. Andreas F. then left the office and returned shortly afterwards with his Glock 17.
“Can’t this happen some other way?”
He wanted to know from his boss if there was no other way to solve this. When he said no, he pulled out the gun and pulled the trigger. The first shot hit the man, who was standing just 1.4 meters away, in the upper body. He collapsed and tried to crawl to the door. The defendant coolly pulled the trigger again. The second shot hit him in the lower jaw. “He knew his life was in danger and tried to find shelter under the desk.” But the gunman fired again without mercy. The third shot struck the victim in the head. A fourth shot landed unintentionally in the ground.
After killing his commander, he left the room, put the Glock on the floor and washed his hands. Then he went to his colleague, who was afraid of death. He did nothing to him, on the contrary: he allowed himself to be arrested without resistance.
“I want to plead guilty”
“Yes, the accusation is serious. I am not defending his actions, but representing his rights.” It is not true that he was silent. He was questioned several times and said he was sorry,” his lawyer continued. Until then he was a valued colleague. He has already made compensation payments to the survivors.
Now it’s the defendant’s turn: Judge Roman Weiss has his hands full trying to get something out of him; he has to keep asking questions. “I want to plead guilty,” he says, his head bowed to the ground.
Further reporting will follow.
Source: Krone
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