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Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
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German media reported that police on the German side have been providing support to Swiss forces as the manhunt continues. An AFP journalist reported seeing armed officers deployed on the highway up to 30km (18 miles) from the site of the shooting.
Swiss DJ Tekibo, who was performing at the annual techno event, said he had lost a friend in the incident. Local media reported that the force was alerted to the shooting around 02:30 local time (01:30 BST).
It also reported that a Swiss Army helicopter could be seen surveying the area in the early hours. Aargau Racing Club said the rave was "overshadowed by a serious incident".
The woman died at the scene in Aarau, police said.
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- The woman died at the scene in Aarau, police said.
- Local media reported that the force was alerted to the shooting around 02:30 local time (01:30 BST).
- Swiss DJ Tekibo, who was performing at the annual techno event, said he had lost a friend in the incident.
- Aargau Racing Club said the rave was "overshadowed by a serious incident".
- An AFP journalist reported seeing armed officers deployed on the highway up to 30km (18 miles) from the site of the shooting.
- German media reported that police on the German side have been providing support to Swiss forces as the manhunt continues.
- It also reported that a Swiss Army helicopter could be seen surveying the area in the early hours.
Sources
- BBClink