The trial of six suspects in the November 2020 attack in Vienna enters its last day

A jury in Vienna is considering its verdict in the trial of six men accused of involvement in a terrorist gun attack in the city in November 2020 that left four people dead.

Prosecutors say the six men helped or influenced Islamic State sympathizer Kujtim Fejzulai as he prepared for the shooting.

The attack took place in a popular nightlife area of ​​the Austrian capital. Fejzulai opened fire on people with a Kalashnikov rifle. He was eventually tracked down and shot dead by security forces. A police officer was among more than 20 injured in the rampage. The six suspects are expected to make a verdict today, Wednesday.

The defendants, aged between 22 and 32, are charged with, among other things, participation in terrorist crimes and membership of a terrorist organization.

The first suspect was on duty as a driver to the Slovak capital Bratislava, where ammunition was to be bought. The suspect’s roommate is said to have loaded the weapons. Two others allegedly encouraged Fejzulai to commit the crime.

In a closing argument, the prosecution listed the charges against the six defendants by emphasizing that the killer could not have carried out the November 2, 2020 attack alone.