Large-scale operation in Floridsdorf: man threatens passers-by with a weapon!

Large-scale operation in Floridsdorf: man threatens passers-by with a weapon!

On the evening of October 29, 2025, there was a large police operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf, which startled the residents. At around 6:25 p.m., the police were alerted by concerned passers-by after a 48-year-old Austrian man was wielding a weapon in his apartment and making threats. “I'll kill you!” the man shouted to passers-by, prompting concerned neighbors to immediately call for help. 5min.at reported that police arrived immediately to bring the situation under control.

The threatener showed no remorse and refused to leave the apartment when officers attempted to speak to him. The police and the WEGA special unit responded to this serious incident and cordoned off the area around the apartment. A negotiation team tried in vain to contact the man, further keeping the situation tense.

The arrest

After numerous unsuccessful attempts at negotiation, an access was finally carried out by the operational command. The perpetrator was secured and temporarily arrested. The police also found a gas pistol in his apartment, which was confiscated. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

A look into the neighborhood

Although the exact background to the incident is still unclear, this ongoing operation is causing concern among residents. “I hope that we don’t have to experience something like this more often here in Floridsdorf,” said a neighbor. The police appeal to everyone in such situations to call for help immediately in order to recognize dangers early and to act.

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The incident in Floridsdorf shows us once again how important it is to be attentive and maintain collegiality. It remains to be hoped that the investigation will progress quickly and that residents can return to a safe everyday life.