- One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say.
- The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way, and possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear, according to Aargau Cantonal Police.
- A large contingent of officers has been deployed beyond Aarau as a precaution, and the force asked witnesses to submit photographs and video from the scene.
- Images from Aarau early on Sunday showed a heavy police presence in the area, with an armoured vehicle seen blocking a road.
- In addition to police and fire officials, the regional disaster response unit (KKE) was deployed, and a Swiss Army helicopter could be seen surveying the area in the early hours, according to broadcaster SRF.
One person has died and five others are injured after a shooting incident at a scheduled rave event in northern Switzerland. The shooting occurred near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, approximately 46km (29 miles) west of Zurich.1
Local police confirmed that a manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is currently underway, with possible motives and circumstances still unclear. The Aargau Cantonal Police stated, "The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way. Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear."2
In response to the incident, authorities cordoned off the area surrounding the racing track, the town's swimming pool, and sports field, urging the public to stay away. A large contingent of officers has been deployed beyond Aarau as a precaution, and the police have requested witnesses to submit photographs and videos from the scene.34
Images from the scene early on Sunday depicted a heavy police presence, including an armored vehicle blocking a road. Additionally, the regional disaster response unit (KKE) was deployed, and a Swiss Army helicopter was seen surveying the area during the early hours of the investigation.
“Aargau Cantonal Police have deployed a large contingent beyond Aarau as a precaution and are asking witnesses to submit photos and video from the scene. The regional disaster response unit (KKE) was activated, and a Swiss Army helicopter surveyed the area early Sunday.”
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