Sniper spree
September 30, 2011
Two 20-year-old men have been arrested in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on suspicion of carrying out a series of random airgun attacks that have injured 18 people since late August. The attacks were carried out on busy streets, damaging vehicles and property.
Police said the two men have admitted carrying out the attacks, but failed to provide a motive. Officers say they detained the accomplice driver, before arresting the suspected gunman. Police found BB pellets in their vehicle.
Witnesses described seeing a white car at the crime scenes. The Austrian Federal Criminal Agency had offered a reward of 20,000 euros ($27,148) for valuable information.
Residents have been on high alert as almost every district of the capital was targeted in the shooting spree. One policeman in civilian clothes was hit in the neck and needed emergency surgery. The other victims suffered minor injuries.
Author: Joanna Impey (AP, dpa)
Editor: Martin Kuebler