Shots are fired near synagogue in Vienna as police say ‘major operation’ is underway 

Shots are fired near synagogue in Vienna as police say ‘major operation’ is underway

A large police operation is underway in central Vienna, after reports of shots being fired near a synagogue in the city.

Shocking social media footage believed to be taken near the scene shows people ducking and weaving as they run for cover, with shots ringing out. 

Austrian public broadcaster ORF cited witnesses saying several shots were fired shortly after 7pm. 

Another Austrian newspaper reported that the attack was on the street that houses the city’s main synagogue.  

Vienna police confirmed that officers were out in force, thought the exact circumstances of the incident are still unclear.   

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