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Vienna terrorist attack by isis sympathizer
  • 2020 - 2020
Identification of the Source

Participation D3.6 De-radicalization programmes and interventions in prisons

Keywords
Islamic Terrorism, ISIS, Vienna shooting, Fake explosive vest, Deradicalization program failure
Description
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Type of Crime

Mass shooting, Islamist Terrorism

Modus Operandi
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People involved
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Criminal History

The perpetrator has been convicted in 2019 for attempting to join ISIS in Syria. He was arrested by the Turkish authorities at the border and deported back to Austria where he faced trail.

He was sentenced to 22 months in prison for membership of a terrorist organization, but he was released early on parole in December 2019 under juvenile law. He was ordered to participate in a deradicalization program and to report regularly to a probation officer.

He remained loyal to ISIS and its leader, as he posted a video on Instagram declaring his allegiance before the attack. He also expressed his hatred for Austria and its democracy in a handwritten note found in his apartment.

He had tried to buy ammunition for his rifle in Slovakia in July 2020, but the Slovak intelligence service had failed to inform the Austrian counterparts about this attempt. This was later considered as a major security lapse that could have prevented the attack.

Influential and/or vulnerable Groups

The first-line practitioners (FLPs) who work with vulnerable groups and individuals in the prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism. They are influential because they have a key role and responsibility in identifying, engaging, and supporting those who are at risk of radicalisation or who have already been radicalised.

The Muslim community in Austria and Europe, as well as other minority groups who may face discrimination, hatred, or violence as a result of the attack. They are influential because they have a contribution and a stake in the society and its values. They are also vulnerable because they may experience backlash, marginalisation, or radicalisation as a result of the attack.

ISIS and its affiliates, supporters, and sympathizers. They are influential because they have a global network and a radical ideology that seeks to establish a caliphate based on a violent interpretation of Islam. They are also vulnerable because they face military, political, and social pressure and opposition from various actors and countrie