Bloody crime in Villach: 14-year-old dead – why did this happen?

Bloody crime in Villach: 14-year-old dead – why did this happen?

Villach is in shock after a brutal incident that shook the entire city: a 14-year-old teenager was killed and five other people were injured, some seriously. A 23-year-old man from Syria stabbed unsuspecting passers-by in the city center without warning. This frightening attack occurred yesterday and has left three of the injured now fighting for their lives in intensive care gailtal-journal.at reported.

The police reacted quickly and were able to arrest the perpetrator immediately. The exact background to this bloody act is still unclear and the investigation is in full swing. The city is in deep mourning and asks itself the question: Why did something like this happen?

Mourning and appeal to living together

Amid the mourning, organizations and members of the Syrian community are speaking out about the events. In a statement also on 5min.at was published, they express their deepest condolences for the victims and their families and wish the injured a speedy recovery. They emphasize that such acts of violence do not reflect the values ​​of their community and strongly distance themselves from the perpetrator's behavior. The Syrian community in Austria, which fled conflict, appeals for a respectful and open society and demands not to generalize the actions of an individual. Everyone should have the opportunity to live in safety, which has become a reality for many in Austria.