Manhunt underway after woman killed, several injured at Swiss rave shooting
Police arrested a 43-year-old man following a shooting at a techno rave in Aarau, Switzerland. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and injured five other people, including a German woman. The shooting occurred as partygoers prepared to leave the festival. The Aargau Cantonal Police and the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) initially coordinated a national and international manhunt to locate the perpetrator after several shots were fired at a group of people.
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- ✓ A shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, left one person dead and five others injured.
- ✓ The victim who died was a young Italian woman.
- ✓ A 43-year-old man is in custody following the attack.
- ✓ The Aargau Cantonal Police and Fedpol launched a national and international manhunt for the perpetrator.
What changed
Authorities have arrested a 43-year-old male suspect.
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Swiss Police Arrest 43-Year-Old Man After Deadly Rave Shooting
Police arrested a 43-year-old man following a shooting at a techno rave in Aarau, Switzerland. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and injured five other people, including a German woman. The shooting occurred as partygoers prepared to leave the festival. The Aargau Cantonal Police and the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) initially coordinated a national and international manhunt to locate the perpetrator after several shots were fired at a group of people.
Why it matters
The incident took place during a techno festival in Aarau. It triggered an immediate international search operation involving federal authorities.
What is confirmed
- A shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, left one person dead and five others injured.
- The victim who died was a young Italian woman.
- A 43-year-old man is in custody following the attack.
- The Aargau Cantonal Police and Fedpol launched a national and international manhunt for the perpetrator.
- The shots were fired at a group of people as partygoers were preparing to go home.
Still unconfirmed
- The deceased victim was 22 years old.
- A German woman was among the five injured.
What to watch next
- Official charges filed against the 43-year-old suspect
- Police statements regarding the motive for the shooting
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (9)
- Reuters — One dead, several injured, in Swiss shooting incident, police say
- The Guardian — One person killed and multiple wounded in shooting at rave party in Switzerland, police say
- BBC — One dead and five injured after shooting in Switzerland, police say
- CNN — Manhunt underway after deadly shooting at ‘rave’ in Switzerland
- AP News — Shooting breaks out at rave in Switzerland
- www.bluewin.ch — After Shooting in Aarau: International Manhunt Underway
- www.bluewin.ch — Search for Suspects Underway After Shooting at Rave in Switzerland
- www.euronews.com — Video. Swiss man arrested after one killed in shooting at rave, police say
- www.indiablooms.com — Switzerland shooting: 43-year-old man arrested after one dead, several injured
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