2 Killed in Shooting Incident in Austria

Two individuals were tragically shot and killed on Monday in a rural region of northern Austria, prompting a swift police response as the suspected assailant remains at large.

Authorities discovered the body of a man early in the day in a field in the village of Altenfelden, located in the Mühlviertel area of Upper Austria, near the border with the Czech Republic.

While the police have not officially identified the victim, local media reports suggest he was the mayor of the village.

Later in the day, law enforcement officials located the body of a second victim, identified as a local hunter.

The shooter is believed to be armed and remains a significant threat, with police continuing to investigate the incident. As of now, the motive behind the shootings remains unclear.