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Woman, 22, killed and five injured in shooting at Swiss rave

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Aarau *Switzerland Aarauer Rave shooting Zurich

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Aug 30 Evening

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The Guardian - World News13h ago

Woman, 22, killed and five injured in shooting at Swiss rave

A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and five other young Swiss residents were injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a techno rave in Aarau, Switzerland, early Sunday morning. Police have launched a manhunt for one or more attackers, who are not yet identified. The incident occurred at a covered horse-racing track, and authorities are appealing to the public for images and information. While the motive remains unknown, police have increased their presence in and around Aarau as they search for the perpetrators, though indications suggest they may no longer be in the immediate vicinity. Organizers expressed shock, stating raves should be places of joy, not violence.

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Fox News - World16h ago

Switzerland rave shooting kills 1, injures 5 as police hunt those responsible

A shooting at an early Sunday rave in Aarau, Switzerland, resulted in one fatality and five injuries. A 22-year-old woman died at the scene, while four men and another woman, aged 24-27, were hospitalized with varying injuries. Authorities were alerted shortly after 2:30 a.m. at the "Aarau Rave VOL. 7," held at a horse-racing track. The perpetrator(s) remain unidentified, and motives are unclear. A large area was cordoned off for a search operation involving multiple police units, firefighters, emergency services, and assistance from German police. Investigators are appealing for witness information and have established an information line.

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Key Claims

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A 22-year-old woman was killed and five people were injured in a shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland.

— local police

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The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday at a techno party at a covered horse-racing track.

— authorities

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The deceased was an Italian woman, and all those caught up in the shooting were residents of Switzerland in their 20s.

— authorities

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Police are searching for one or more attackers and have no definite information about who is behind the attack.

— Bernhard Graser (police spokesperson)

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A witness heard shots shortly after 2:30 am, mistaking them for fireworks.

— witness

Aug 30 Morning

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Al Jazeera20h ago

One person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland

One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting that occurred at an overnight rave party in Aarau, Switzerland. The incident took place before 3 am on Sunday, on the sidelines of the annual Aarauer Rave, which was attended by approximately 3,500 people. Police have launched a large-scale manhunt for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, and are investigating the motives and exact circumstances surrounding the shooting. Large areas of Aarau have been cordoned off as part of the ongoing search operation, and police are appealing to the public for any relevant video or photographic evidence.

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South China Morning Post22h ago

1 killed as shooting erupts at rave party in Switzerland

One person was killed and five others were injured, some seriously, during a shooting at a rave party in Aarau, northern Switzerland. Local police confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that a large-scale response is underway to apprehend the unknown perpetrators. The motives and exact circumstances surrounding the shooting, which occurred before 3 am on the sidelines of the Aarauer Rave, are still under investigation. Approximately 3,500 people attended the annual techno party. Police have deployed armed officers in the area as the search for the suspects continues.

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BBC News - World21h ago

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. 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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Key Claims

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One person was killed and five others injured in a shooting at an overnight rave party in Aarau, Switzerland.

— local police

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The search for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, is under way.

— police

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The motives and exact circumstances regarding the incident were not yet known.

— police

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One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland.

— local police

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A manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way.

— Aargau Cantonal Police