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One dead, five injured in shooting at Swiss rave as major police operation unfolds

Shots were fired early on Sunday at an event attended by around 3,500 people in Aarau, Switzerland, killing at least one person and injuring five others, some seriously. Police have launched a large-scale operation.

A shooting occurred at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland, early on Sunday, resulting in one death and five injuries, some of which were serious. The event, which was attended by around 3,500 people, took place at a horse racing track.

A major police operation was launched in response to the incident, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area. The police are still searching for the perpetrator and have appealed for people to share any videos or images of the incident.

The motive and exact circumstances of the shooting remain unclear. According to the Jerusalem Post, citing the Swiss newspaper Blik, four gunmen entered the party and shots were fired before 3:00 a.m. local time. The police have confirmed they are in pursuit of the attackers.

Brief written by urgent.news from Euronews, France 24, Jerusalem Post, DW English (Top Stories) — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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