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Shootout in Linz: Dispute over drugs ends in blood!
In Linz on January 17, 2025, a man was shot in a car during an argument. The alleged perpetrator fled but was later arrested. An investigation into attempted murder is ongoing.
Shootout in Linz: Dispute over drugs ends in blood!
A shocking incident occurred in Linz on Tuesday around 11 a.m.: A shot was fired during a heated argument between a 38-year-old Chechen and a 43-year-old Syrian. The suspected shooter opened fire on his victim, who was sitting in front of a car and cursing at the attacker. Witnesses reported that the situation was very tense until the makeshift perpetrator was able to escape after the crime Today reported. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder area and was taken to hospital.
Investigations are ongoing
Through a manhunt launched immediately, investigators managed to arrest the suspected shooter on Thursday. The altercation was said to have been over alleged drug trafficking problems, as the victim was trying to collect debts from the perpetrator, according to the public prosecutor's office. The suspect denied everything during his first questioning and claimed that he had never owned a weapon ooe.ORF.at was reported. The investigation into suspected attempted murder is already underway.
The police identified the 43-year-old based on photographs. The suspect and the victim apparently did not know each other personally before the incident, but this violent escalation still occurred. The clock is ticking as investigators try to clarify the background to this frightening act and understand the shooter's motives.