Incident Overview
A 23-year-old national with legal residence in stabbed six passersby in , resulting in a 14-year-old's death and five others injured. The attack was described as random by the police.
A food delivery driver prevented further harm by confronting the attacker. The victims, all men, suffered varying degrees of injuries.
Political and Social Reactions
Austrian officials, including the governor of and leaders from various political parties, expressed condolences and called for strict justice and preventive measures against such crimes.
Far-right leader criticized the political system and immigration laws, advocating for a crackdown on asylum seekers. The incident has sparked a debate on immigration and security within Austria and the broader EU.