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Swiss police report one dead, five injured in Aarau shooting

The shooting reportedly happened outside a rave in the northern Swiss town of Aarau.

A person died and five others were injured in a shooting during a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, according to police reports on Sunday. The police have launched a manhunt for the unidentified perpetrators, although the motive and exact circumstances remain unclear. The Aargau Cantonal Police have deployed a significant number of officers to the scene and expanded their presence in the area as a precaution.

The police have also asked the public to stay away from the area and to share any relevant videos or images. The shooting is believed to have occurred before 3:00 a.m. local time at the Schachen race course, where the annual Aarauer Rave was taking place. The race course is situated approximately 40 kilometers west of Zurich.

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