There was an exchange of fire in the center of Vienna. The police confirmed that they were injured and called on the residents to stay at home. “Probably” are also killed, reported Interior Minister Karl Nehammer. He stated that the attack was seen as an act of terror. According to the media, one suspected person has been detained.
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The Vienna police said on Twitter that they were running an action in the city’s 1st district (Innere Stadt). “The officers are on the spot and are checking the situation” – she assured. She added that the information will be provided on a regular basis. She called for no photos or videos to be posted on social media “as this endangers both emergency services and civilians.” However, they were asked to provide these materials to the police, which will facilitate its operation.
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The tweet, which also recommends “stay away from public places and public transport,” is available in many languages, including Polish.
Interior minister: most likely there were several perpetrators
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer told ORF that the event was seen as a terrorist attack. He said that the perpetrators were probably several. “They’re wounded and probably killed,” he said.
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ORF television, citing the police, reported that several people had died, reports Reuters. Earlier, a journalist from the local newspaper “Falter” informed – citing a source in the Ministry of Internal Affairs – that one person had died.