22-year-old woman killed and five wounded in rave shooting in Aarau
A single victim was killed and five others were taken to hospital after gunfire at a large rave in Aarau; police have launched a manhunt and are collecting images from attendees.
A 22-year-old woman was shot dead and five other young people were wounded during a rave at the hippodrome in Aarau, Switzerland, authorities said. The shooter remains at large.
Police appeal for photos and videos from the event
The injured include four men and one woman, all reported to be between 24 and 27 years old. Hospital sources told reporters that the victims were admitted with gunshot wounds; some injuries are described as minor while others are more serious.
The party took place at the Aarau hippodrome, about 46 kilometres west of Zurich. The first emergency calls were received at around 2:30 after midnight, police said.
Police asked attendees to hand over any images or video that could help the investigation, noting that roughly around 3,500 people were at the event. Investigators are conducting searches in the area to find the suspect.
Pascal Wenzel, a police spokesperson, said: "The search for the unknown perpetrator is currently underway. At this time I cannot provide any information about the firearm or additional details, because the investigation in that area is still ongoing."
Authorities have not released further information about the motive or a description of the attacker as forensic and witness inquiries continue.
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