Terror attack in Vienna, Austria - gunmen open fire in six locations
Several gunmen have opened fire in six different locations in central Vienna according to foreign reports. One person was killed and 15 people wounded, with seven of them seriously injured. One of the gunmen was also shot dead during the confrontation.
The shootings had taken place near the central synagogue.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz had called it a "repulsive terror attack".
A large area has been cordoned off by the police as they search for the other gunmen. Police said the incident began near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue, which is the main temple in Vienna.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in response to the attack: "We share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after an attack in Vienna. This is our Europe. Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with. We won't give in to anything."
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