- Shooting at a rave in Switzerland has left one dead and five wounded.
- Italian Prime Minister identified the deceased as Maria Spinelli and stated that two other victims are Italian citizens.
- Police confirmed that all victims are residents of Switzerland.
- The Italian Prime Minister expressed condolences for the death of Maria Spinelli and mentioned that her thoughts are with the other injured individuals, including two Italian citizens.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, and the possibility of a terrorist attack has been ruled out, with indications that a fight could have occurred instead.
One person was killed and five others injured in a shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, early Sunday. The deceased, 22-year-old Maria Spinelli, was identified by Italian Prime Minister, who expressed her condolences and noted that two of the injured are also Italian citizens.1245
Authorities were alerted around 2:30 a.m. local time to the shooting during the Aarau Rave VOL. 7 at a horse racing track in Aarau's Schachen district. Aargau cantonal police reported that four men and one woman, aged between 24 and 27, were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor to severe.
Police spokesperson Bernhard Graser stated that the manhunt for the suspect or suspects is ongoing, with all police forces involved. He mentioned that there is currently no information on possible motives, but suggested that a fight could be a possibility, ruling out a terrorist attack due to the timing of the event's conclusion.
The incident has raised concerns about safety at public events, prompting calls for thorough investigations. The police are committed to shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and identifying those responsible.
“Police said all victims are residents of Switzerland, though Italian PM identified the deceased as Maria Spinelli and two other injured as Italian citizens. Authorities are investigating whether a fight, not terrorism, was the cause, as the rave was winding down.”
