A shooting at a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, Switzerland, in the early hours of Sunday killed an Italian woman died and wounded five people, according to reports.
The shooting occurred shortly after 2:30 am local time during the “Aarau Rave” event being held at the horse racing track, according to Swiss tabloid Blick.
The Aargau Cantonal Police said a large-scale operation was underway and appealed to the public for any photos or videos of the incident.
In a post on X, the Aargau Cantonal Police said, “Aarau: Nighttime shots at event in Schachen. Several victims. Major police operation underway. Stay away from the area. More info to follow.”
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Police have urged people to stay away from the area as the operation continues.
The 22-year-old victim died at the scene, police said in a post on X. Four men and one woman are being treated in hospital for injuries ranging from minor to severe, Bloomberg News reported.
The motive and circumstances of the shooting are unclear, a spokesperson for the Aargau Cantonal police said, it added.
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