LINZ, Austria, May 7 — Three people were killed in a shooting outside a restaurant in the Austrian city of Linz on Thursday, police said, adding that the weapon used has been recovered.

Emergency services responded shortly after the incident was reported in a public area, where multiple fatalities were confirmed at the scene, a police spokesperson said.

Authorities have not released full details of how the shooting unfolded. Local media, including Kronen Zeitung, reported that a man shot two women before killing himself. Police said the suspected attacker is among the dead but have not fully confirmed the sequence of events.

The area was secured as officers began investigations to identify those involved and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officials said there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.

Police have urged witnesses to come forward as inquiries continue.