A 27-year-old man from Styria has been accused of murdering his 28-year-old girlfriend in Kottingbrunn, Austria. The suspect, who is reportedly a sports shooter with multiple firearms, admitted to killing her with a small-caliber pistol during a heated argument at her apartment. He claims he was insulted and his honor was wounded, leading to the confrontation. The case gained attention after the victim’s family discovered her body several days after she went missing. Authorities have reconstructed the crime scene using a doll to demonstrate the shooting sequence. The suspect’s lawyer stated that the accused has already confessed to firing three times but denies premeditation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns around domestic violence and gun control in Austria.
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