Woman, 22, killed and five injured in shooting at Swiss rave
Summary
A 22-year-old woman was killed and five others injured in a shooting at a techno party in Aarau, Switzerland. Police are searching for the attacker or attackers but do not know how many people were involved or if they are still nearby.Key Facts
- The shooting happened early Sunday at a covered horse racetrack hosting a rave.
- The victim who died was an Italian woman in her 20s; all injured were Swiss residents in their 20s.
- Police have closed off large parts of Aarau to find the shooter(s).
- Authorities do not know if one or more people carried out the shooting or if they escaped by vehicle or on foot.
- Witnesses heard gunshots shortly after the music stopped and described people hiding during the attack.
- Police increased patrols in and around Aarau and are using armored vehicles to secure the area.
- The rave organizers expressed sorrow, emphasizing that such events are meant to be joyful and safe.
- Switzerland has high gun ownership but violent shootings are rare; stricter gun laws were introduced in 2019.
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