Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting

Swiss police have arrested a 43-year-old suspect in connection with a deadly shooting at a rave in Aarau over the weekend. According to RTE News, a 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and five people injured in the early hours of the morning at a covered horse racetrack.

The suspect, a 43-year-old Swiss man, was arrested just before 1am local time. Police launched a massive operation following the incident. Investigations are underway into the circumstances and motive behind the shooting.

Police in the canton of Aargau said they are assuming a single perpetrator was involved. According to RTE News, cartridges found at the scene suggest two calibres of bullets, possibly from a pistol and a larger weapon, potentially an assault rifle. The motive is currently unclear, with RTE News reporting that police are investigating three possible motives.

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