Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
A shooting incident in Aarau, Switzerland, has left one person dead and five injured. Police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator, though the motive and circumstances remain unclear.
Why it matters
Violent crime in Switzerland is relatively rare, making this a significant security event for the region.
Image source, EPA Image caption, A major police operation has been mounted in Aarau, near Zurich
One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say.
"The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement. "Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear."
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