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Bloody hunt: Mayor and hunt leader shot in Rohrbach!
In the Rohrbach district, two murders of a mayor and a hunting director shocked the region. Searches for the suspect are ongoing.
Bloody hunt: Mayor and hunt leader shot in Rohrbach!
A shocking crime has occurred in the Upper Austrian district of Rohrbach: The mayor of Kirchberg, Franz Hofer, and a former hunting director, Josef H., were brutally murdered. The alleged perpetrator, 56-year-old Roland Drexler, is suspected of having executed the two men out of jealousy and because of disputes over hunting rights. Police launched a comprehensive search for Drexler, who is on the run after the attacks on Monday morning. The horrendous events have sparked a wave of fear in the region as the search for Drexler and his silver VW Caddy continues, according to sources today.at report.
The first shots were fired around 8:25 a.m. when Hofer was on his way to a foot care appointment. Eyewitnesses report that the perpetrator chased him and first hit him with a handgun before firing the fatal shot with a shotgun. The second victim was found shot in the head in his own home shortly afterwards, further fueling the investigation. The acts took place in a period of just a few hours, which increases the drama of the situation puls24.at.
Disturbing backgrounds
Witness statements indicate that Drexler may have been driven to an act of revenge given the years of harassment he suffered at the hands of subsequent victims. His mother defends him by emphasizing that he is not a stone-cold killer and cites the ongoing conflicts that may have led to his ultimate actions. In the meantime, the area around Altenfelden remains deserted: police patrol in armored cars while residents avoid the streets out of fear.
The search is currently underway at full speed and the police are doing everything they can to find the dangerous suspect. The authorities have alerted all neighboring countries because Drexler may have fled. The seriousness of the situation is underlined by the immediate arrest warrant for double murder. The police have already checked various residences and are now placing all evidence in the case seriously on the feeling of panic and nervousness among the population.