Manhunt after fatal shooting at Aarau rave party
One person has died and five were injured in a shooting at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland; police have set up a 30km perimeter as they search for the suspect.
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Police in Switzerland are searching for a suspect after a shooting at a rave party in the northern city of Aarau left one person dead and five others wounded. The attack happened in the early hours of the morning, and authorities have admitted they know little about the circumstances or the identity of the gunman.
According to a police statement, four men and one woman, aged between 24 and 27, are being treated in hospital for injuries ranging from minor to severe. The shooting took place at an outdoor rave held at a race course in Aarau, which is north of the capital Bern. Around 3,500 people were expected at the event, which began at 3pm yesterday and was due to finish at 2am this morning.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots in the outdoor arena as the night reached its peak. Videos posted online appear to capture the sound of gunfire, and some attendees took shelter in a nearby gymnasium. Police have set up a 30-kilometre perimeter around the area, with helicopters overhead, as they try to track down those responsible.
Officers have cordoned off the race course, a playing field and a swimming pool. They have not yet established a motive, nor do they know how many people were involved or where they are now. Among the five injured, many are said to be in a serious condition. The investigation is ongoing, and local reports suggest the rave was a large, organised event that had been running for several hours before the violence broke out.
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| Claim | BBC News |
|---|---|
| A shooting at a rave in Aarau left one person dead. | |
| Five people were wounded in the shooting, four men and one woman aged 24 to 27. | |
| Police set up a 30km perimeter and used helicopters in the search. |
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BBC News focused on the police's lack of information and the scale of the manhunt, highlighting the 30km perimeter and helicopter search. It also provided detailed context about the rave itself, including the venue, expected attendance, and timeline, while noting that many of the injuries were serious.
- “The police are being fairly open about the fact they know little at this stage.”
- “They don't know the circumstances as to why several shots were reportedly fired in the small hours.”
- “And we do know that among those five injuries, many are serious.”
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