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Shots on tram: Suspect arrested in Penzing!
In Penzing, Vienna, a 36-year-old man was arrested after shooting at a tram. Investigations are ongoing.
Shots on tram: Suspect arrested in Penzing!
On Friday afternoon there was a shocking incident in Penzing that heated the minds of many Viennese. A tram on line 52 was hit by a shot. Fortunately, no one was injured. However, the police were able to act quickly and arrest the suspected shooter, who was in a nearby coffee shop. The 36-year-old confessed and is now in custody for attempted murder. During a search, the police seized his long gun and cartridge cases. He had legally owned the weapon, which further raises the circumstances surrounding the incident, as the suspect may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs when he fired. Extensive investigations are underway, which have already led to two apartment searches.
The events in Penzing stand in stark contrast to another dramatic incident that occurred just on Saturday. A 60-year-old man opened fire in the entrance to his apartment at police forces who tried to get him to give up. As the The press Reportedly, the man already had a criminal record and had an existing weapons ban. After firing numerous shots in the direction of the police officers, he was fatally shot by a Cobra officer. The incident, which led to a large contingent due to the loudness of the shot and the emergency services that were subsequently alerted, is now being investigated by the Styrian State Criminal Police Office.
Gun law questions also arise in this incident. Loud BMI There are strict requirements for proving a need to carry firearms. A weapons pass is only issued under special conditions and after a strict examination. This raises questions about how the 60-year-old could come into possession of a weapon despite his previous ban. The background to his threats against neighbors and the previous conflicts make it clear that there may be a failure on the part of the security authorities.
The incident in Penzing and the fatal confrontations between the police and the 60-year-old show in an alarming way how complex the problems surrounding gun ownership, security and police operations are in Vienna. The authorities now face the challenge of not only advancing the investigation, but also ensuring the basic security needs of the population.