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Three killed in Austrian city of Linz, weapon recovered, police say

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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· Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Three Killed Outside Restaurant in Linz, Austria; Police Recover Weapon

Incident Details and Police Response

Overview of the Incident

VIENNA, May 7 (Reuters) - At least three people have been killed outside a restaurant in the Austrian city of Linz, a police spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that the weapon with which they were killed had been recovered.

Police Statement

The spokesperson declined to comment further. Tabloid newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported that it was a shooting in which a man killed two women and then himself.

Media Coverage and Reporting

(Reporting by Francois Murphy; Editing by Toby Chopra)

Key Takeaways

  • The shooting occurred outside a restaurant in Linz on May 7, 2026; authorities confirmed three fatalities and that the weapon has been recovered (krone.at).
  • Initial media reports, including from Kronen Zeitung, indicate the suspect killed two women before committing suicide (reutersconnect.com).
  • The police spokesperson declined to provide further information, leaving motive, victim identities, and precise circumstances unconfirmed pending investigation (reutersconnect.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the incident in Linz take place?
The incident occurred outside a restaurant in the Austrian city of Linz.
How many people were killed in the Linz incident?
At least three people were killed in the Linz incident.
Was a weapon recovered at the scene in Linz?
Yes, police stated that the weapon used in the killings was recovered.
What further details did the police provide about the Linz attack?
Police declined to comment further on the details of the attack.
Who were the reported victims in the Linz shooting?
Reports indicate a man killed two women before taking his own life.

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