Tue 03 October 2020:
Gunmen opened fire in six locations across central Vienna on Monday night, in an attack that left at least three dead – including one of the assailants – and some 15 people wounded.
Police are hunting at least one suspect after multiple gunmen with automatic weapons opened fire in the heart of the Austrian capital Monday evening, as residents savored the final hours of freedom before the imposition of a nationwide Covid-19 lockdown.
Support pours in for Austria following deadly attack
Officials from various countries expressed solidarity with Austria in the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in the capital Vienna.
“Europe strongly condemns this cowardly act that violates life and our human values,” European Council President Charles Michel said Monday night.
Writing on Twitter, Michel said his “thoughts are with the victims and the people of #Vienna in the wake of tonight’s horrific attack.”
“We stand with Austria,” he added.
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry also strongly condemned the deadly terror attack.
“We strongly condemn this attack, extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded,” the ministry said in a statement.
“As a country that has been fighting against all sorts of terrorism for decades, Turkey stands in solidarity with the Austrian people,” it said.
US President Donald Trump also took to Twitter to condemn the attack.
“Our prayers are with the people of Vienna after yet another vile act of terrorism in Europe. These evil attacks against innocent people must stop.
“The U.S. stands with Austria, France, and all of Europe in the fight against terrorists, including radical Islamic terrorists,” Trump wrote.
Germany’s Foreign Ministry also expressed solidarity with Austria on Twitter.
“Terrifying and disturbing news from #Vienna: Even we don’t know the full extent of the terror yet, our thoughts are with the injured and victims at this difficult time,” it wrote.
“We will not give way to hatred which is aimed at dividing our societies.”
French President Emmanuel Macron also took to Twitter to express solidarity with Austria.
“We, the French, share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after an attack in Vienna,” Macron wrote. “This is our Europe. Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with. We won’t give in to anything.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also took to Twitter to express her sentiments.
“I am shocked and saddened by the brutal attack that took place in Vienna. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and the Austrian people. Europe stands in full solidarity with Austria. We are stronger than hatred and terror,” she said.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed “shock” after the attack.
“I am deeply shocked by the terrible attacks in Vienna tonight. The UK’s thoughts are with the people of Austria – we stand united with you against terror,” he wrote on Twitter.
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