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," Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement. "Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear."The force told Swiss media that the shooting took place near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, some 46km (29 miles) west of Zurich.A rave was scheduled to take place in the area into the early hours of Sunday.An area around the racing track, the town's swimming pool and sports field has been cordoned off, with the public urged to stay away.A large contingent of officers has also been deployed beyond Aarau "as a precaution", police said.The force asked witnesses to submit photographs and video from the scene.EPAAn armoured vehicle was pictured in the area as police launched a major operation
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Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
A fatal shooting occurred overnight at an event near Aarau, northern Switzerland, resulting in one death and five injuries. A large police operation is underway, including a manhunt for the unknown perpetrator.
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A fatal shooting occurred overnight at an event near Aarau, northern Switzerland, resulting in one death and five injuries. A large police operation is underway, including a manhunt for the unknown perpetrator. The Aargau Cantonal Police stated that the motives and exact circumstances of the crime remain unclear. The incident took place near a horse racing track in Schachen, where a rave was scheduled. Authorities have cordoned off the area around the racing track, swimming pool, and sports field, urging the public to stay away. Police have also deployed officers beyond Aarau as a precaution and are requesting witnesses to submit any photographic or video evidence.
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The shooting took place near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau.
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Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear.
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A manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way.
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One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland.
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A rave was scheduled to take place in the area into the early hours of Sunday.
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