1 dead and 5 wounded in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A shooting at a rave in Aarau, northern Switzerland, early Sunday resulted in one death and five injuries, with police actively searching for the suspect.
- The victim who died was a 22-year-old woman, and the injured include four men and one woman aged 24 to 27, all Swiss residents.
- The incident occurred just after the "Aarau Rave VOL. 7" ended at the horse racing track, with initial gunfire mistaken for fireworks by attendees.
- A major police operation involved local and German authorities, and witnesses are being urged to share any photos or videos to aid the investigation.
- The Aargau Racing Club and performers expressed shock and sympathy, emphasizing that raves are meant to be safe spaces for freedom and enjoyment.
