DFA Statement on the Shooting Incident in Vienna

DFA PR

PASAY CITY 03 November 2020 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Vienna, is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Vienna. The attack, which has so far left at least one dead and several wounded, has been designated by the Austrian Ministry of Interior as a terrorist attack.

The Vienna Police confirmed that several suspects with rifles began their attach around 2000H CET in the center of Vienna. As operations are still ongoing, the Vienna Police has requested all residents to stay indoors.

The DFA, through the Embassy, has gotten in touch with the members of the Filipino community and requested them to stay alert and calm, remain indoors, and follow the advice of the Vienna Police.

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