A manhunt is under way in Switzerland after a 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and five people were injured in a shooting at a rave in the northern town of Aarau in the early hours of Sunday.
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Key facts
- A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and five people were injured in the shooting.
- The attack took place at a techno party at a covered horse racetrack in Aarau, near Zurich.
- All victims were in their 20s and residents of Switzerland, according to authorities.
- A major police operation and manhunt is under way.
- Some of the injured were seriously hurt, police said.
A manhunt is under way in Switzerland after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five people were injured in a shooting at a rave in the northern town of Aarau, near Zurich, in the early hours of Sunday, local police said.
According to the Guardian, an Italian woman died from her injuries at the scene of the attack, which took place at a techno party held at a covered horse racetrack. Police said some of the five injured were seriously hurt.
Authorities said all those caught up in the shooting were in their 20s and were residents of Switzerland, the Guardian reported.
The BBC reported that a major police operation was launched following the overnight shooting at the event near Zurich. Al Jazeera said a manhunt was under way following the incident at the annual techno party.
Swiss media reported that shots were fired at the rave overnight, with all of the victims in their twenties, according to the BBC.
Police have not released details of a suspect or a possible motive in the available reporting, and the manhunt was ongoing.
Why it matters
A fatal shooting at a public music event has left one person dead and several seriously injured, with the attacker still at large. Such incidents raise concerns about public safety at large gatherings and prompt significant police responses.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Swiss rave shooting happen?
The shooting took place at a techno party held at a covered horse racetrack in the northern Swiss town of Aarau, near Zurich, in the early hours of Sunday.
How many people were killed or injured?
A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and five other people were injured, some seriously. All the victims were in their 20s.
Has a suspect been caught?
No. Police said a manhunt was under way following the shooting. No details of a suspect or motive were available in the reporting.
Timeline
- Woman, 22, killed and five injured in shooting at Swiss rave
The Guardian World: Manhunt under way after Italian dies from her injuries in the town of Aarau in the early hours of Sunday A manhunt is under way in Switzerland after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five people were injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern town of Aar
- Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
BBC World: Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired in Aarau, near Zurich overnight.
- Manhunt after woman, 22, killed and five injured in Swiss shooting
BBC World: Swiss media reported shots were fired at a rave overnight, with all the victims in their twenties.
- One person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Al Jazeera: Police said a manhunt is under way following the incident at the annual techno party.
- Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
BBC World: A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight.