One killed, five wounded in shooting at Swiss rave party in Aarau
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A shooting at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland, killed one person and wounded five others early Sunday. Police in canton Aargau said the suspect remains at large and the motive is unclear. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the Aarau Rave VOL. 7 event on the Schachen racecourse grounds.
Key Facts
- One person was killed and five others wounded in the shooting at the Aarau Rave VOL. 7 event on the Schachen racecourse grounds.
- Police in canton Aargau said the suspect has not been arrested and the motive remains unclear.
- The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, shortly after the official end of the party.
- Witnesses initially mistook the gunshots for fireworks, according to Swiss media reports.
- Police cordoned off a large area around the racecourse, including a nearby swimming pool and sports field, and urged residents to avoid the area.
The Shooting
The shooting took place at the Aarau Rave VOL. 7 event on the Schachen racecourse grounds in Aarau, canton Aargau. Police received reports of gunfire shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, immediately after the official end of the party. Witnesses initially thought the sounds were fireworks, and one told Blick that music stopped suddenly at 2:30 a.m. before he heard shots a minute or two later. A witness described seeing a bullet hit a woman, who died from blood loss despite resuscitation attempts. Videos published by Swiss media captured a series of gunshots, with one outlet reporting about ten loud bangs.
Police Response
Cantonal police, firefighters, medical personnel, and emergency response units were deployed to the scene, along with a military helicopter. Police cordoned off a large area around the racecourse, including a nearby swimming pool and sports field, and urged residents to avoid the area. Authorities increased patrols in Aarau and surrounding areas as the search for the suspect continued. Police asked witnesses and party attendees to submit photos and videos taken during the incident to investigators. The suspect had not been arrested as of Sunday, and police said the motive and exact circumstances remained unclear.
Witness Accounts
One witness told Blick that after the music stopped, he heard shots and initially thought they were fireworks. After someone shouted 'Everyone down!', some attendees hid under the DJ booth. Other festival-goers reported hearing sirens and seeing a large number of emergency services at the scene. The event drew about 3,500 participants, according to Kazinform citing Bild.
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One killed, five wounded in shooting at Swiss rave party in Aarau
