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19-year-old in Vienna: threatened passers-by with a toy gun!
A 19-year-old threatened passers-by in Vienna-Liesing with a toy gun and was temporarily arrested.
19-year-old in Vienna: threatened passers-by with a toy gun!
A shocking incident occurred on Thursday evening in a park in Vienna-Liesing. A 19-year-old Slovakian caused a stir when he threatened several passers-by with what appeared to be a firearm. According to [heute.at](https://www.heute.at/s/19-jaehriger-bedroht-passanten-in-wien-mit- Pistole-120131910) this happened around 7 p.m. Thanks to a precise description of the alleged perpetrator, officers from the Liesing city police command were able to arrest the young man in the immediate vicinity.
Witnesses reported that the 19-year-old threw the gun into nearby bushes before police arrived. However, when the police searched the green areas, they only found a toy gun. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident and the suspect was temporarily arrested. According to the order of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was taken to a prison.
The weapons situation in Vienna
The incident also raises questions about the weapons situation in Vienna. Not long ago, in another case in Floridsdorf, the discovery of more than 200 weapons and swords was reported. These were found on a pensioner, which underlines the ongoing problem of the use of weapons in the city. The [MeinBezirk](https://www.meinbezirk.at/liesing/c-lokales/mehr-als-200- Waffen-und- Schwerter-bei-pensionist-entdeckt_a7033965) editorial team emphasizes that the responsible handling of weapons in society is of crucial importance.
Even though the young Slovakian made headlines with a toy gun, this incident highlights the worsening situation regarding security issues in Vienna. Concerned citizens are wondering how safe our parks and green spaces still are.
The Vienna police say they are doing everything they can to avoid such incidents in the future. Security measures will be strengthened and city residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity. Further information on the security situation in Vienna can be found on the ORF Vienna platform.
The social challenges associated with the use of weapons continue to become clear. It remains to be hoped that preventative measures will be effective and that similar incidents will not occur in the future.