On August 8, another 18-year-old was taken into custody after it became known that he was allegedly communicating with the main suspect. Hajjawi-Pirchner says police are no longer looking for other suspects, but the investigation may lead to new accomplices.
As of August 10, Swift has not spoken publicly about canceling the concerts in Vienna, but Taylor Nation, an Instagram page believed to be run by her team, reposted the announcement from Barracuda Music. Saying that Swift fans were disappointed by the cancellation of concerts would be to say nothing. Despite the exorbitant ticket prices, Swifties came to Vienna from around the world. Many of her fans expressed their disappointment and frustration on Instagram and Twitter. Still, some gathered on Corneliusgasse, a small street just 5 kilometers from the stadium, singing Swift songs and exchanging “friendship bracelets.” They also said they understood the decision to cancel the concerts and were grateful to the police.
