Deadly argument in Vienna-Hernals: Husband refuses to testify after assassination attempt

Deadly argument in Vienna-Hernals: Husband refuses to testify after assassination attempt

In a dramatic incident that occurred on Friday morning in Vienna-Hernals, a 62-year-old woman was fatally injured. Her husband, who is suspected of attacking the woman with a branch on the balcony of their apartment and killing her, has not yet given any statement to the police. The investigation is ongoing and the 66-year-old man has already been transferred to a prison.

The tragedy began when neighbors heard screams coming from the apartment on Balderichgasse. They alerted the police and reported the violent confrontation. When emergency services arrived, they found the man opening the door while paramedics tried to resuscitate the woman. Unfortunately, she could not be saved due to her serious injuries and died at the scene.

Details about the attack and its history

During the incident, several witnesses were said to have observed the scene, which may play a crucial role in the ongoing investigation. Police and prosecutors take the witnesses' statements seriously in order to get a complete picture of the incident. The exact background to the attack and the perpetrator's motives are currently unclear, but it is known that he had not previously appeared because of violence against his wife. There were no entry or approach bans applicable to him.

The Vienna public prosecutor's office plans to submit an application for pre-trial detention later today to ensure that the suspect remains in custody during further investigations. Spokeswoman Nina Bussek confirmed this to the press and informed that the investigations are now being continued intensively.

This incident is not only shocking for the family involved, but is also part of an alarming series of violent crimes. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, 22 murders of women by men have already been registered this year, placing this crime in a worrying context of gender-based violence. There were a total of 23 murder cases in Austria last year.

The brutal execution of this act also raises questions about how such incidents can be prevented in the future. It remains to be seen what measures will be taken to help and protect victims of domestic violence. For more information on this incident and law enforcement developments, it remains important to look at local media coverage.

For more information, see the current reporting on www.vienna.at.