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A man who pledges allegiance to ISIS went on a shooting spree on the streets of Vienna, Austria, killing at least 4 and injuring at least 20.
He was arrested some time ago for trying to go to Syria to join ISIS, and in April 2019 was sentenced to 22 months in prison. Unfortunately he was released early (otherwise he would have still been in there today).
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/03/europ...ntl/index.html
Witnesses describe horror as gunman attacked Vienna's 'Bermuda Triangle'
Vienna, Austria (CNN)Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister watched in horror as a gunman weaved in and out of bars and pubs in central Vienna, shooting at people enjoying a last night of fun before Austria's nationwide coronavirus curfew came into effect.
"He was working like a professional, trained attacker," Hofmeister told CNN. "He looked professional, he didn't look confused and he wasn't shooting around randomly -- it was very targeted and coordinated, like a fighter."
Hofmeister witnessed the attack Monday evening at the busy Bermuda Triangle entertainment quarter, watching from his home near the Seitenstettengasse Temple, the synagogue where he gives religious instruction.
Hofmeister called the police and told them that a gunman was running towards people at a bar, shooting "dozens, maybe hundreds, of rounds."
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He was arrested some time ago for trying to go to Syria to join ISIS, and in April 2019 was sentenced to 22 months in prison. Unfortunately he was released early (otherwise he would have still been in there today).
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/03/europ...ntl/index.html
Witnesses describe horror as gunman attacked Vienna's 'Bermuda Triangle'
Vienna, Austria (CNN)Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister watched in horror as a gunman weaved in and out of bars and pubs in central Vienna, shooting at people enjoying a last night of fun before Austria's nationwide coronavirus curfew came into effect.
"He was working like a professional, trained attacker," Hofmeister told CNN. "He looked professional, he didn't look confused and he wasn't shooting around randomly -- it was very targeted and coordinated, like a fighter."
Hofmeister witnessed the attack Monday evening at the busy Bermuda Triangle entertainment quarter, watching from his home near the Seitenstettengasse Temple, the synagogue where he gives religious instruction.
Hofmeister called the police and told them that a gunman was running towards people at a bar, shooting "dozens, maybe hundreds, of rounds."
- Terror attack in Vienna: Four people have been killed and 22 injured in an attack in a busy area of Vienna, Austria, on Monday evening. The country's interior minister and chancellor called the shooting an "Islamist terror attack."
- Gunman: The attacker was identified as an ISIS supporter who had served time in prison after being convicted of trying to travel to Syria to fight for the terror group.
- Released early: The gunman was sentenced to 22 months in jail in April 2019, but he was freed in December. He was eligible for conditional release due to his age.
- Suspects: Authorities said that so far, there is no evidence that another person was involved in the attack, but investigation is still ongoing. Until the possibility of a further attacker is ruled out, Vienna residents have been advised to stay at home.
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