Vienna shooting: Terror attack as four killed in horrifying rampage - one attacker on run

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Multiple people are believed to have carried out the horrific attack, with one suspect still on the run. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called the incident a "repulsive terror attack" as police confirmed four deaths - four victims and one suspect Footage posted on social media showed people scrambling for cover as shots can be heard in the background. A man can be heard shouting while sirens go off and a pedestrian cowers behind a bike rack. At least 14 people have been injured in the attack, including a police officer who suffered gunshot wounds.

Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said on Monday: "At the moment I can confirm we believe this is an apparent terror attack. "We believe there are several perpetrators. "Unfortunately, there are also several injured, probably also dead." He said on Monday evening that while one attacker had died, at least one other was still "on the run". He said those remaining on the loose were likely "heavily armed and dangerous." He added: "We have brought several special forces units together that are now searching for the presumed terrorists. I am therefore not limiting it to an area of Vienna because these are mobile perpetrators.”

A terror attack in Vienna has left more than a dozen injured and at least one dead

Armed police have been deployed on the streets of Vienna following the shooting

Last night he urged the public to stay indoors until the all-clear is given. Today, local authorities said children should not attend school on Tuesday due to the current situation. The interior ministry said one suspect had been arrested, the Austrian Press Agency reported. One of the suspects has been shot dead, the police confirmed on Tuesday morning. State media previously reported that the attackers had taken several people hostage at the Akakiko restaurant. There had also been reports that a Hilton hotel was one of the targets for the terrorists. READ MORE: Fresh terror horror hits France as priest shot at his church

People running near the scene of the shooting

But a Hilton spokeswoman said: “Following reports of a security incident in Vienna, our three hotels have locked down as a precaution. “We are in touch with all three hotels and have no current information to suggest our guests or team members at the hotel are directly involved in the incident.” An interior ministry spokesman said six locations, all of which are in the vicinity of the street housing the central synagogue, had come under attack. A total of 15 people were being treated in hospitals in the city, including seven who have serious injuries. A video shot by a passerby and posted online shows armed police storming down a street in Vienna shouting at people to get out of their way. DON'T MISS

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Police search a man as an armed officers aims his gun

Armed police patrol the streets of Vienna

Police in Vienna confirmed on Monday night that they were responding to a major incident in the city centre and asked people to stay away. Footage posted online showed a bloody scene outside Salzamt restaurant on a cobbled street. Five people can be seen gathered around a person lying on the ground in a pool of blood. Police said all available forces were deployed to the area.

Armed police and a police dog pictured near the scene of the attack

Armed police pictured near the scene of the shooting

The city's force tweeted after the incident: "Urgent - Currently there is a major police operation in the #InnerenStadt. "We are increasingly on site with our resources. "More precise circumstances are currently being collected. As soon as we have more details, you will find out here." The force confirmed multiple casualties. They said: "Shots fired in the Inner City district - there are persons injured - KEEP AWAY from all public places or public Transport."

Vienna Police said all available units had been deployed

Armed police pictured on a street in Vienna

ORF TV cited witnesses saying several shots had been fired near a synagogue at around 8pm. The newspaper Kronen Zeitung said the attack was on the street that houses the city's main synagogue. It said a security office guarding the synagogue was injured. The publication and other media reported shots fired in the area of a nearby square, Schwedenplatz.

The head of Austria's Jewish community said on Twitter that it is not yet clear if the synagogue or the adjoining offices were the target of the attack. Oskar Deutsch said the offices were closed at the time of the shooting. EU Council President Charles Michel tweeted: "Europe strongly condemns this cowardly act that violates life and our human values. "My thoughts are with the victims and the people of Vienna in the wake of tonight's horrific attack. "We stand with Austria."

More than a dozen people suffered injuries in the terror attack in Vienna

Public transport halted all stops in central Vienna and road blocks were set up across the city centre. On Tuesday morning police in the city confirmed the attack left three people dead - two male and one female. Stadt Wien tweeted: “Due to the current situation, there will be no compulsory education in Vienna tomorrow. Children can therefore stay at home, excused. For all those for whom this is not possible, the schools are of course open. Stay safe and above all healthy!” According to ORF, an explosive belt reportedly worn by an attacker is being defused by the demining service.

A police officer in Vienna was shot and injured in the incident near the synagogue