Apparently, a shot was fired
Armed man triggers major response at hospital
A major emergency response was launched early Monday morning in and around the St. Johann in Tirol District Hospital: A man reportedly suffering from mental health issues was on the loose there with a weapon. Apparently, a shot was fired. The Cobra Special Operations Unit also arrived on the scene. According to current information, no one was injured.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The incident occurred early Monday morning at the St. Johann in Tirol District Hospital. As has since become known, a mentally ill man was reportedly walking around the hospital with a weapon.
“Crisis situation involving an armed individual”
The incident was officially confirmed late in the morning by hospital management: In the clinical psychology department, there had been “a crisis situation involving an armed male.” “However, the individual was quickly subdued by the police.”
The situation was brought under control within a short time. According to the current status of the police investigation, no one was injured.
Krankenhaus St. Johann in Tirol
“The situation was brought under control within a short time. According to the current status of the police investigation, no one was injured,” the hospital stated. The hospital’s crisis emergency plan and cooperation with the police “worked excellently.” All employees reacted “calmly and in an exemplary manner.” The police arrived on the scene within a very short time.
The police have remained tight-lipped so far, but confirmed to “Krone” that a major operation took place at the district hospital. The Cobra special operations unit is also said to have been on site.
Hospital Back to Normal Operations
The incident apparently occurred between 8 and 9 a.m. The suspect is said to have been taken away by emergency responders. “Hospital operations are now back to normal,” the hospital reported shortly before noon.
The incident is now being investigated in collaboration with the relevant authorities as well as internally. Further details are not yet known.
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