The two injured policemen, aged 21 and 26, are out of danger. The Iraqi is said to have pulled out of a line of cars in his car and then walked towards them with his head held high. The 26-year-old police officer was hit by the Iraqi’s car and thrown several meters into the air. He suffered numerous bone fractures, according to the police, the helmet and protective vest were supposed to prevent fatal injuries.
The injured policewoman shot the perpetrators
The 21-year-old police officer was shot in the leg by the car and, lying on the ground, fired a shot at the 41-year-old with her assault rifle but missed. The man grabbed the wounded officer’s assault rifle and fled. He is said to have pulled the gun twice on drivers to take their cars.
You also shoot when arrested
Shots were also fired shortly after, when the man was arrested near the Meixner crossing point. At first, the 41-year-old tried to force the driver of a white van to hand him the car, then shot him once or twice before fleeing. A police officer then fired two warning shots from his service pistol, then shot the fugitive four more times. He didn’t hit him, but the man gave up.
Looking for a white van driver
According to the police, the driver of the white van is still unknown, they are urging the man to get in touch. However, several other witnesses to the killing spree have already contacted the police. Some were so caught up in the events that they even cried on the phone, they were offered psychological support. As reported, the starting point of the events was a stabbing attack by the Iraqi on his 42-year-old companion. The woman survived with stab wounds. The trigger for the Iraqi fury may have been jealousy. His wife’s neighbors were aware of the problems and there had been loud arguments several times.
Eyewitness describes the attack
In an interview with ORF moderator Joe Daxbacher, a witness working at the reception of the hotel, in front of which the gunman was finally arrested, describes how he witnessed the crime.
The partner has sought help several times
As it became known even a day after the fact, the 42-year-old companion had already asked the police for help several times in the past. The Iraqi was said to have been evicted from the apartment by officials.
In such cases, people who have been expelled must complete a violence prevention counseling session lasting several hours. The man completed this consultation in full, according to Josef Landerl, head of the association that carries out these consultations.
Haimbuchner: “Problems with violence from foreigners”
According to Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner (FPÖ), the number of violent incidents involving immigrant perpetrators is on the rise. “You have to say it so clearly: We have a problem with violence against foreigners,” Haimbuchner continued. He also calls for further development of police work. “One has to ask whether the operational routines of modern-day barbarity of serious foreign criminals are up to par,” says Haimbuchner.
