Police officers shot a person in an apartment in Linz on the night of Thursday. The state police directorate confirmed a report on "krone.at" on Thursday morning. They did not provide further details initially. According to the online report, the deceased was a 27-year-old, and the officers acted in self-defense. The person allegedly attacked the officers with scissors. The man is said to have attempted suicide beforehand.

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(APA/Red)

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