Vienna attack: Several feared dead in 'terrorist' shooting

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/nov/03/vienna-austria-synagogue-terror-attack-police-live-updates

The Guardian understands that “several” people have died in the attacks tonight – this is what was said in the police press conference a short while ago by the interior minister, Karl Nehammer.

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Monday night that the attack in the heart of Vienna was “definitely” a terror attack that had been “very professionally” planned.

Citing government sources, broadcaster ORF reported that the gunman shot by police outside St Rupert’s Church was carrying an explosive belt and a bag filled with a large amount of ammunition.

Several special forces units have been brought together to search for “mobile perpetrators” who are still believed to be at large.

Too early to tell if it's Islamic. Not surprised if it was but can't assume atm until we get names and faces.


In August, authorities arrested a 31-year-old Syrian refugee suspected of trying to attack a Jewish community leader in the country’s second city Graz, Reuters reports. The leader was unhurt.

Summary: Vienna Police press conference

Death toll climbs to four. Vienna’s police chief, Franz Ruf, confirmed that a third civilian had died in the attacks, bringing the toll to two men and one woman. One attacker, a man, has also been killed.

Authorities were unable to confirm whether the attack was antisemitic, but said that the attack was definitely carried out by a “radicalised person”. Earlier in the press conference, Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said, “we have experienced an attack from an Islamist terrorist.”

There was at least one known attacker. He was killed by police. but authorities suspect there were more. The attacker wore an explosive belt and carried a bag of ammunition.

The home of the known attacker has been searched. Authorities were unable to reveal what was discovered.

The police have been sent more than 20,000 videos and are searching the content.

Nehammer said, “Austria is a democracy, shaped by free speech, tolerance in living together,” and that “The attack yesterday is an attack of these values and an inadequate attempt to divide us. We will not stand for this. There will be consequences.”

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