World · 31 August 2026

Swiss rave shooting kills woman and injures five others on Sunday

A 22-year-old Italian woman died of injuries at the scene, and five others, aged 24 to 27, were taken to hospital with injuries. The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday at a techno party at a horse racing track in Aarau, northern Switzerland. Police have launched a manhunt for one or more attackers, but their motive is still unclear.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 4:44

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