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At least 1 killed and 5 injured in shooting at a rave in Switzerland
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A shooting at the "Aarau Rave VOL. 7" in Aargau, Switzerland, early Sunday resulted in one death and five injuries, with police still searching for the suspect and unclear motives.
- The deceased is a 22-year-old woman, and the injured include four men and one woman aged 24 to 27, all Swiss residents; names have not been released due to privacy laws.
- The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a horse racing track in Aarau, with emergency services and a major police operation responding, including assistance from German authorities.
- Witnesses initially mistook gunshots for fireworks before realizing the severity, and remaining rave attendees were moved to a nearby gym for safety.
- The Aargau Racing Club and performers expressed shock and sympathy, emphasizing that raves should be safe spaces free from violence.
