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Violent incident in Vienna: man jumps out of window and dies
In a violent crime in Vienna-Wieden, a man died after jumping out of a window. A woman was seriously injured. The police are still investigating. Find out more about the incidents.
Violent incident in Vienna: man jumps out of window and dies
On Friday evening, a violent crime shook the Vienna-Wieden district. One person lost his life while a woman sustained serious injuries. The events took place in an apartment near Belvederegasse and Viktorgasse when the police were alerted due to desperate calls for help.
According to police reports, the circumstances before the incident were still unclear. The police initially tried to open the apartment door, but were unsuccessful. Finally, the door was forced open, and at that moment a man jumped from the third floor, resulting in his death. The seriously injured woman was immediately taken to a hospital and a rescue chain was organized.
Insight into the investigation
The State Police Directorate immediately initiated an investigation, which is being carried out by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office. As police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger told the APA, the exact sequence of events in the apartment remains unknown. Intensive work is being done to clarify the background to the incident in order to understand the sequence of events.
This tense situation shows once again how quickly a normal evening can take a dramatic turn. The residents of the district are shocked by what happened, which once again raises questions about safety in urban areas. Police are asking any witnesses to come forward to help investigators shed light on the matter. Further information regarding this incident will be provided on an ongoing basis, according to www.salzburg24.at.