the shooting occurred near a synagogue in the centre of Vienna.
according to Kronen Zeitung, the police began a large-scale operation on search of the malefactor. The area around the scene cordoned off.
According to some, police officer was injured. Other details are not known.
the Jewish community appealed to its members living in Vienna, with a request not to leave their homes.
“BREAKING: Active #shooting near #synagogue in #Vienna, Austria. Casualties reported.
Please pray!” https://t.co/h2B9LrkXl3
A #Shooting attack in the center of #Vienna #Austria has taken place near the main Jewish community center and #synagogue. pic.twitter.com/QC6CFbzDMV
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