Five people have died, including an assailant, and 17 others were wounded in a shooting on Monday in Vienna, Austrian authorities said on Tuesday.<br />''<br />''Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said two men and two women have died from their injuries in the attack.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''A suspected attacker, who was shot and killed by police was a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia who had a previous terrorism conviction, a top security official said.<br />''<br />''Vienna's hospital service said 17 people were being treated in hospitals after the attack and seven people were in life-threatening condition.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Authorities were still trying to determine whether further attackers may be on the run, he said.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''People in Vienna were urged to stay at home if possible and children did not have to go to school.<br />''<br />''The attacks, that took place on Monday in six locations including near a synagogue, were carried out by several suspects armed with rifles, police said.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The shooting began just hours before Austria was to re-impose a Corona virus lockdown, with people out in bars and restaurants enjoying a final night of relative freedom.<br />''<br />''Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Austrians are victims of a despicable terror attack.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he was deeply shocked and saddened by the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''In a tweet, Mr Modi said, India stands with Austria during this tragic time. He said, his thoughts are with the victims and their families.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The attack also drew condemnation from leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, whose country has experienced three attacks in recent weeks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump.</span><br />
News On AIR | November 4, 2020 8:59 AM
Vienna shooting leaves five people dead