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  "id": 4375110,
  "title": "One dead, five wounded in Swiss rave shooting: Police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/one-dead-five-wounded-in-swiss-rave-shooting-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T07:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/switzerland-rave-party-mass-shooting-police-6350221"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "One individual was killed and five others sustained injuries, some serious, during a shooting at a rave party in northern Switzerland on Sunday (Aug 30). The perpetrator's identity remains unknown, and authorities are actively seeking them. Swiss police announced a large-scale search effort following the incident in Aarau, located north of Zurich. The shooting occurred before 3am on the outskirts of the Aarauer Rave, where an estimated 3,500 attendees gathered from 3pm on Saturday to 2am on Sunday. The event took place at a racecourse. Police spokeswoman Vanessa Rumpold confirmed the shooting happened amidst a crowd, and several witnesses reported hearing gunfire around 2.30am. Initially, many partygoers mistook the shots for fireworks. A video posted by a local resident showed deserted streets and gunshots in the background. Media reports indicate an army helicopter was deployed in Aargau, accompanied by numerous police officers, rescue workers, and medical teams.",
  "summary": "\"The search for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, is under way,\" Swiss police said.",
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        "title": "At least one killed after shots fired at Swiss nightclub as police keep searching for attackers",
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        "title": "Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say",
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        "title": "One person dead, five injured in Swiss shooting - police",
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        "title": "One dead, five injured in shooting at Swiss rave as major police operation unfolds",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "1 dead, 5 wounded in Swiss shooting incident: police",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/1-dead-5-wounded-in-swiss-shooting-incident-police",
        "published": "2026-08-30T07:12:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "1 killed, 5 injured in Swiss shooting, police say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/1-killed-5-injured-in-swiss-shooting-police-say",
        "published": "2026-08-30T07:53:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Manhunt after woman, 22, killed and five injured in Swiss shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/manhunt-after-woman-22-killed-and-five-injured-in-swiss-shooting",
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