Five people have died, including an assailant, and 17 others were wounded in a shooting on Monday in Vienna, Austrian authorities said on Tuesday.
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said two men and two women have died from their injuries in the attack.
A suspected attacker, who was shot and killed by police was a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia who had a previous terrorism conviction, a top security official said.
Vienna’s hospital service said 17 people were being treated in hospitals after the attack and seven people were in life-threatening condition.
Authorities were still trying to determine whether further attackers may be on the run, he said.
People in Vienna were urged to stay at home if possible and children did not have to go to school.
The attacks, that took place on Monday in six locations including near a synagogue, were carried out by several suspects armed with rifles, police said.
The shooting began just hours before Austria was to re-impose a Corona virus lockdown, with people out in bars and restaurants enjoying a final night of relative freedom.
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Austrians are victims of a despicable terror attack.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he was deeply shocked and saddened by the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna.
In a tweet, Mr Modi said, India stands with Austria during this tragic time. He said, his thoughts are with the victims and their families.
The attack also drew condemnation from leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, whose country has experienced three attacks in recent weeks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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