Police Operation After Shooting in Aarau, Switzerland
Police Operation After Shooting in Aarau, Switzerland
- In a major police operation, a shooting took place at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, leaving one person dead and five peop
- The incident occurred near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, some 46km west of Zurich. A rave was scheduled to take place in the
- An area around the racing track, the town's swimming pool and sports field has been cordoned off as a precautionary measure. The public
In a major police operation, a shooting took place at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, leaving one person dead and five people injured. The Aargau Cantonal Police stated that the manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is currently underway, with possible motives and circumstances still unclear.
The incident occurred near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, some 46km west of Zurich. A rave was scheduled to take place in the area into the early hours of Sunday.
Location of Shooting
An area around the racing track, the town's swimming pool and sports field has been cordoned off as a precautionary measure. The public is urged to stay away from the area. A large contingent of officers has also been deployed beyond Aarau "as a precaution".
An armoured vehicle was pictured in the area blocking a road.
The police force asked witnesses to submit photographs and video from the scene. The regional disaster response unit (KKE) has also been deployed, according to broadcaster SRF. A Swiss Army helicopter could be seen surveying the area in the early hours.
The police operation is ongoing with an update expected soon. In the meantime, the public is advised to stay informed through official channels.
Police Response and Cordon Off
In addition to police officers and fire authorities, the regional disaster response unit (KKE) was deployed, according to broadcaster SRF.
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It also reported that a Swiss Army helicopter could be seen surveying the area in the early hours.
A major police operation has been mounted in Aarau, near Zurich
One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say.
"The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement. "Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear."
The force told Swiss media that the shooting took place near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, some 46km (29 miles) west of Zurich.
A rave was scheduled to take place in the area into the early hours of Sunday.
An area around the racing track, the town's swimming pool and sports field has been cordoned off, with the public urged to stay away.
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