Vienna attacker had previous terrorism conviction

Austria’s top security official said the attacker killed in the incident was a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia
Armed police in Vienna, Austria. Picture: Ronald Zak/AP

Armed police in Vienna, Austria. Picture: Ronald Zak/AP

A fourth person has died following a shooting in Vienna which authorities said involved an attacker with a previous terrorism conviction.

Austria’s top security official said the attacker killed in the incident was a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia.

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