Vienna Synagogue shooting: Trump, Pompeo stand in solidarity with Austria; condemn attack

Following reports of Vienna synagogue shooting, US President Donald Trump and senior US Official Mike Pompeo condemned incident and expressed solidarity with Austria. recent attack has shocked world as it is third terror attack on European soil in less than a week. Austrian police have informed that several people were injured and officers were out in force following gunfire in capital Vienna on vember 2. 

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As per Associated Press reports, Vienna authorities said terror attack has left at least two de — including one of assailants — and 15 wounded. One of attackers, who is believed to h accomplices, is reported to have been killed.  reports furr stated that about 50 shots were fired in street near synagogue. 

Austrian interior minister Karl Nehammer spoke on ORF TV and confirmed that police are still fighting presumed terrorists. latest police reports inform that Stttempel synagogue was one of six locations attacked in what seems like a planned assault. It’s yet to be confirmed if se were coordinated simultaneous attacks.

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Police expands manhunt 

Meanwhile, Vienna police force has expanded its manhunt for synagogue shooting attackers outside of city limits. Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer in a press briefing said attackers were "heavily armed and dangerous." Vienna police have urgently asked people to exercise restrain and t share videos or photographs of event on internet. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz h earlier informed of army deployment in city to allow Vienna police to focus on ir anti-terror efforts.

While initial reports suggested attack was at Stttempel synagogue, President of Israelite Religious Society in Austria Oskar Deutsch has confirmed temple and nearby offices were closed at time. In a series of tweets, Deutsch said that  shooting was in immediate vicinity of synagogue and urged people t to spre unverified information, stay indoors, and follow police instructions.

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