Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting
Police said the suspect is believed to have acted alone while investigators examine possible terrorism and other criminal motives.
- Swiss police arrested a 43-year-old Swiss man on Monday following a nearly 24-hour manhunt, apprehending the suspect shortly before 1 a.m. in connection with the deadly shooting at a rave in Aarau.
- The attack occurred at a horse racing track in Aarau, about 46km west of Zurich, where a 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and five others sustained injuries during a techno rave.
- Investigators discovered two types of cartridges at the scene, suggesting use of both a pistol and an assault rifle; the cross-border operation involved police from neighboring Germany.
- Officials in the canton of Aargau stated, "At this stage, it is assumed that a single perpetrator was involved," and the suspect remains in custody on "strong suspicion" of the attack.
- Authorities are investigating potential motives including terrorism and will release further details on Wednesday, confirming they are not currently searching for any other suspects.
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The Swiss police arrested a 43-year-old man on Monday (31) under suspicion of being responsible for the shooting attack during a rave party on the weekend in Aarau. A 22-year-old Italian girl died on the scene and five people were injured. "A 43-year-old Swissman was arrested just before 1:00 a.m. on Monday," the police of the canton of Aargau reported in a statement. According to the corporation, investigations continue to clarify the sequence …
Suspect arrested after shooting at rave in Switzerland that left 1 per
GENEVA (AP) — A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland that left one person dead and five wounded, police said Monday. The 43-year-old Swiss citizen was detained shortly before
The cantonal police of Aargau reported in a note that they had arrested a 43-year-old man suspected of having committed the shooting at a rave party last Sunday - with 3,500 participants - in the Swiss town of Aarau. During the attack, near Zurica, the 22-year-old Italian Maria Spinelli and five other people were injured. The motive, for now, remains unknown. The event had taken place at 2:30 on Sunday, while the festival was underway. In Switze…
A 43-year-old suspect was arrested by Swiss police as part of the investigation into the shooting on Sunday during a rave party in Aarau, which resulted in one death and five injuries.
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Swiss police have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting at a party in the city of Aarau. The man is a Swiss national. The suspect was apprehended last night following a large-scale search, according to a statement. The location where the man was arrested has not been disclosed. An investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident, as well as the background and possible motive, is currently underway. At this…
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