One dead, five injured in shooting at Swiss rave as police launch manhunt
A gunfire incident at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, left one woman dead and five others wounded; authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect and have not disclosed a motive.
Police in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau confirmed that a shooting at the "Aarau Rave VOL. 7" early Sunday resulted in one fatality and five injuries. The 22-year-old woman died at the scene, while four men and another woman, aged 24 to 27, were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor to severe. All victims are Swiss residents, and their identities have not been released in accordance with privacy regulations.
The incident was reported around 2:30 a.m. at the horse-racing track in Aarau's Schachen district. Police posted on X that the search for the unknown perpetrator is ongoing and that possible motives and the exact circumstances remain unclear. A large police operation was deployed, with officers, firefighters and ambulances securing the area, and authorities asked locals to stay away.
German police from Freiburg also joined the search, according to the German news agency dpa. Investigators have appealed for any witnesses with video or photographic evidence to come forward.
The Aargau Racing Club, which operates the venue, expressed sympathy for those affected and thanked emergency responders for their work. Swiss DJ Tekibo, who performed at the event, described the incident as "heartbreaking" on social media.
Public shootings are uncommon in Switzerland despite relatively high gun ownership rates.