One dead, five injured in shooting at Swiss rave as police begin hunt
A 22-year-old woman was killed and at least five people wounded during a shooting at the Aarauer Rave in Aarau, Switzerland, prompting a police manhunt for the suspect.
Police in the Aargau canton said a 22-year-old woman died and four men and another woman, aged 24 to 27, were hospitalized after a shooting at the Aarauer Rave held at the Schachen horse track in Aarau early Sunday. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m., interrupting the event that had run since the previous afternoon.
Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and hearing a call to take cover before the music stopped. Some attendees initially thought the sounds were fireworks and continued partying until they were moved to a nearby gymnasium. Video captured by local residents showed a series of loud bangs at the time of the attack.
Aargau police have sealed off the venue and surrounding areas, including the track, swimming pool and sports fields, and launched a manhunt for the unidentified shooter. All victims are Swiss nationals.
Switzerland, which has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Europe, has seen few violent shootings and introduced stricter gun-control measures in 2019.