Austria: Reports of shooting incident in Vienna November 2

Reports of casualties following shooting incident in Vienna on November 2; monitor for developments
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Event
Emerging reports indicate that a police operation has been launched in central Vienna following an alleged shooting incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not immediately clear, although Vienna police have stated that the operation is ongoing in the first district of Vienna (Innere Stadt), and have also stated that there are casualties from the incident. They have advised people to avoid all public spaces and public transport.
A heightened security presence and associated disruptions to transportation are likely in the area of the incident while police carry out operations.
Advice
Those in the Vienna area are advised to avoid the area of the incident, monitor the situation, and heed all instructions issued by local authorities.
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