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At least 1 killed and 5 injured in shooting at a rave in Switzerland

Police said a manhunt is underway and the motive remains unclear after shots were fired at a rave attended by about 3,500 people.

  • On Sunday, August 30, 2026, a shooting at the Aarauer Rave in Aarau left a 22-year-old woman dead and five others injured, according to the Aargau Cantonal Police.
  • Gunfire erupted at the Schachen horse racing track during the Aarauer Rave Vol. 7, which drew about 3,500 people who initially mistook the shots for fireworks.
  • Police launched a large-scale operation, deploying an army helicopter to monitor the area and appealing to the public for photos and videos to aid investigators.
  • Authorities stated the perpetrator's motive and exact circumstances remain unclear; such public shootings are rare in Switzerland despite high gun ownership rates and strict regulations.
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