A 40-year-old man was arrested in Vienna-Penzing after he allegedly threatened to kill his 35-year-old ex-partner in their former home. Police say the incident happened on 7 November 2026 at 19:30, following an arranged talk between the couple who are living apart. The man is alleged to have made the threat during the confrontation in the apartment. The woman then used a pretext to get him out of the flat. She locked the door and called the emergency number. She told police that her ex was a licensed weapons owner and that he had two handgun firearms with him. She also reported hearing two loud bangs outside the apartment door. A large police presence was sent to the address. Officers arrested the 40-year-old on site after applying safety measures. During the operation, police seized two handguns including ammunition, as well as the suspect’s firearms documents. Because gunfire was not initially ruled out, the area was searched for possible shot traces and cartridge cases with help from a police service dog. No signs of a shot being fired were found. Police issued a ban on entry and approaching the woman, as well as a temporary ban on weapons. The suspect denied the dangerous threat during questioning. Regarding the loud bangs, he said they were likely from fireworks, and that he had nothing to do with them. Under an order from the Vienna public prosecutor, he was released from custody and reported while on free footing.