Bloody dispute in Dornbirn: 25-year-olds attack each other with box cutters!

Bloody dispute in Dornbirn: 25-year-olds attack each other with box cutters!

On the night of March 18, 2025, there was a bloody altercation between two heavily drunk men in a building on Kaplan-Bonetti-Straße in Dornbirn. The 25-year-olds, who apparently got into a fight over an argument, attacked each other with a box cutter. Both suffered serious injuries and had to be taken to nearby hospitals. One man was released after outpatient treatment and subsequently arrested, while the other had to undergo surgery due to serious cuts and stab wounds and is also in police custody 5min.at reported.

The Kaplan-Bonetti House, where the brutal altercation occurred, has been known as a shelter for people in need since the 1980s. Originally opened in 1957 as the “House of Young Workers,” it was extensively renovated and modernized after the death of its namesake, Chaplain Emil Bonetti. This place has a modern kitchen that serves not only the residents but also surrounding schools and kindergartens. In addition, common rooms have been set up for various activities, making the building an important social meeting point, such as nextroom.at mentioned.

The exact background to the dispute is currently the subject of intensive investigations. The police want to clarify what led to this dangerous incident, which abruptly interrupted the quiet life in this facility. Despite the renovations and social focus, the Kaplan-Bonetti House remains a place where tragic events like these are remembered.