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Austria Shooting Declared Terror Attack

Authorities say the suspected gunman had a previous terror conviction.
Posted at 10:17 AM, Nov 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-03 10:17:48-05

Police in Austria are investigating a deadly shooting. Five people including the attacker are dead.

Austria's chancellor said the shooting has been confirmed as a terror attack.

The shooting happened Monday night in Vienna, a day before a coronavirus lockdown went into effect.

Police say the suspect had an assault rifle and fake suicide vest on.