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Young Viennese kills and films violence: third crime discovered on cell phone!
A 21-year-old is suspected of murdering a 27-year-old in Vienna. Investigations show several acts of violence.
Young Viennese kills and films violence: third crime discovered on cell phone!
On May 29, 2025, a 21-year-old man in Vienna will be investigated for serious violent crimes, including homicide. He is suspected of having killed a 27-year-old on May 15, 2025 on Grenzackerstrasse in Vienna's 10th district. He died two days later in hospital from severe head injuries. Videos on the suspect's cell phone document the fatal attack as well as several other acts of violence that he is said to have committed. According to [5min.at].
The police and public prosecutor's investigations are ongoing. The aim is to identify possible further victims of the 21-year-old. The suspect was arrested after he showed the video of the killing to his friends. An anonymous witness informed police of this information, which led to the arrest. The suspect denies any intention to kill, but is in custody due to the risk of committing the crime. According to Die Presse the public prosecutor's office assumes there was a conditional intent to kill and has filed charges of murder and intentionally causing grievous bodily harm.
Social impact of violent crime
This is not the first incident of its kind and the societal impact of violent crime is significant. Violent crimes in Germany account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but they have a major impact on the population's sense of security. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in Germany, the highest number since 2007. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of violent crimes has been rising again since 2021.
Analyzes show that economic uncertainty and social stress can contribute to an increase in violent crime. A third of the suspects in these violent crimes are under 21 years old, and the annual number of victims of violence is around 260,000. While the police were able to successfully solve acts of violence in a good three quarters of the cases, the issue remains a major problem that is fully recognized in society. According to a survey from May 2024, 94% of Germans consider violence against people from politics, police and rescue services to be a major problem, as Statista reports.