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Altenfelden: Major manhunt after fatal incident – mayor killed
After the fatal shooting in Altenfelden, the search for the suspected perpetrator continues. Neighboring countries are on standby. Police warn: Drexler is considered armed and dangerous.
Altenfelden: Major manhunt after fatal incident – mayor killed
In Altenfelden there is a dramatic manhunt for a suspected perpetrator who is suspected of having killed two people, including the mayor of Kirchberg ob der Donau. The incident occurred at dawn on Monday and police have since taken extensive measures to protect the public and catch the suspect, Roland Drexler.
Police warned the public not to contact Drexler because he is considered armed and dangerous. Most recently he could be driving a silver VW Caddy with the license plate number RO-231 EL. The security situation is tense, which is why residents have been asked to stay in their homes and call 911 immediately if they see the wanted man.
The background to the tragedy
The body of 64-year-old Franz Hofer, the mayor of Kirchberg ob der Donau, was found on Monday morning. Another dead person, also 64 years old and from the Rohrbach district, was discovered in connection with him. Reports of a third death could not be confirmed by police, making the situation even more murky.
A possible background for the fatal shots could be differences surrounding the hunt. Drexler is said to have initially lost his hunting license a few years ago, but later got it back. There are currently no criminal investigations against him, but there has been a report of unwelcome behavior, which could indicate problems in his past.
The German and Czech security authorities have also been involved in the investigation and are on alert. It is still unclear whether this is just a matter of border controls or whether there is already an active search for Drexler. A police press conference is scheduled for Tuesday morning where further information and developments are expected.
The situation remains tense and it is hoped that the search will soon lead to a positive result. The public is called upon to remain vigilant as investigative teams continue their work to clarify the background to this tragic incident and catch the suspect. The operations center in Altenfelden remains active in order to coordinate the search as best as possible. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on ooe.orf.at.