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Austrian Manhunt Intensifies After Double Homicide

Police search for a hunter suspected of killing two men amid ongoing legal disputes.

  • The suspect, Roland Drexler, is accused of fatally shooting the mayor of Kirchberg ob der Donau and a former police officer.
  • Authorities have recovered Drexler's getaway vehicle in a forest near the crime scenes, but he remains at large.
  • Over 250 officers are involved in the search, with assistance from German and Czech authorities due to the proximity to their borders.
  • The killings are believed to be linked to disputes over hunting rights, with Drexler reportedly armed with multiple firearms.
  • Approximately 50 individuals connected to the hunting community are under police protection due to potential threats.
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