A 44-year-old is said to have shot his ex-girlfriend’s house in eastern Styria several times – from a spot about 100 meters away. He then fled on a motorcycle, putting the gun in a guitar case. But he didn’t get far.
The scenes took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday in Hartl in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district. Witnesses saw the man fire several shots at the home of his 29-year-old ex-girlfriend. They were able to clearly identify him with binoculars and called the police.
Arrested by Cobra
Several patrols were on the trail of the shooter, and the Cobra task force was also involved. After a short time, a police patrol was able to contact the fugitive, who according to the officers appeared “noticeably intoxicated.” A short time later, Cobra forces arrested the suspect at his home address; a test showed he was moderately intoxicated.
I just wanted to aim at a tree
When questioned, the man admitted to firing the shot, but said only that he was aiming at a tree. Police confiscated several firearms and ammunition registered to the 44-year-old and issued a temporary weapons ban against him. The man was also banned from entering and approaching.
The 44-year-old is currently in custody. Further investigations are ongoing.
Source: Krone
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