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Austrian Mayor and Another Killed in Shooting, Suspect Fleeing

The suspect, believed to be a hunter, is on the run after a deadly dispute over hunting rights in Kirchberg ob der Donau.

  • Franz Hofer, the mayor of Kirchberg ob der Donau, was shot dead along with another man on a field in Altenfelden.
  • The suspect is reportedly a hunter involved in a long-standing dispute over hunting rights, which may have escalated to violence.
  • Authorities have launched a large-scale manhunt involving helicopters and special forces to locate the armed suspect.
  • The local community is in shock, with residents advised to stay indoors as the search continues.
  • Police have not confirmed a third victim, but the investigation is ongoing with more details expected to emerge.
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