A manhunt was underway early on Sunday after at least one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at an event in Switzerland, police said.
Police said that “some” of the injured at the event in the Schachen district of Aarau, a northern Swiss town, were thought to have serious wounds.
Armed police officers patrol in Aarau following a shooting during a rave event near Aarau, Switzerland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.
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“Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear,” the Aargau Cantonal Police said on social media
Police officers patrol a street in downtown Aarau, Switzerland Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, following a shooting.
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Police said that a horse racing track, a swimming pool and a sports field had been cordoned off following the shooting.
“Major police operation underway,” police said. “Stay away from the area.”
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