Crime & Public Safety
Switzerland shooting near rave hits several people: police
Several people were hit by gunfire near a rave in Aarau, northern Switzerland, overnight, local police said Sunday.
Police said on X that the incident, in the city north of Zurich, left “multiple victims” and prompted a large-scale police response. They did not give further details about the number or condition of the victims, or about the circumstances of the shooting.
Update
The shooting happened in Aarau, north of Zurich.
Local police described a large-scale police response.
Police said the incident happened overnight.
Source note: AFP news report published on 30 August 2026 at 05:54:18 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The exact number and condition of the victims were not provided.
The circumstances of the shooting were not detailed.
No information was provided about any suspect or motive.
Source
AFP news report published on .