- One person was killed and five others were wounded, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave party in northern Switzerland, local police said on Sunday (August 30, 2026).
- The search for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, is under way, and the motives and exact circumstances are not yet known.
- Cantonal police in Aargau appealed to the public for any film or pictures of the incident.
- One witness reported bursts of gunfire.
One person was killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a rave party in Aarau, northern Switzerland, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. during the annual techno event attended by 3,500 people.1
Local police reported that several shots were fired within a large group of attendees at the racecourse where the event was held. Police spokesperson Vanessa Rumpold stated, “Several shots were fired within a large group of people.” Witnesses described hearing “bursts of gunfire.”4
The police have launched a search for the unknown perpetrators and are investigating the motives and circumstances surrounding the shooting. They have appealed to the public for any film or pictures of the incident to assist in their inquiries. The shooting has prompted a large-scale police response in the area, as authorities work to ensure the safety of the community following this tragic event.23
“Cantonal police in Aargau appealed to the public for any film or pictures of the incident, and one witness reported 'bursts of gunfire.' The motives and exact circumstances remain unknown as the search for the perpetrators continues.”
