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German Woman Fatally Shot in Austria; Europe-Wide Manhunt Underway

Austrian police are pursuing a Hungarian suspect, the victim’s ex-partner, following a fatal shooting in Maria Alm.

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Frau in Österreich erschossen - Opfer kommt aus Kronach
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Overview

  • A 34-year-old German woman was shot and killed on May 4, 2025, in a parking lot in Maria Alm, Austria.
  • The suspect, her 32-year-old Hungarian ex-partner, fled the scene and remains at large.
  • A Europe-wide search is being conducted by Austrian police, with elite units Cobra and SIG involved in the operation.
  • Investigators are still working to confirm the motive, with reports suggesting the incident escalated during a meeting to exchange apartment keys.
  • The victim, originally from Kronach in Germany, was living in the Pinzgau district of Salzburg at the time of the incident.