Several people were injured following a shooting at a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, Switzerland, in the early hours of Sunday. 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.”
++Aarau: Nächtliche Schüsse bei Veranstaltung im Schachen. Mehrere Opfer. Grosseinsatz der Polizei läuft. Bleiben Sie dem Gebiet fern. Videos und Bilder bitte an Insta-Kanal Kantonspolizei_Aargau. Weitere Infos folgen.++
— Kapo_Aargau (@Kapo_Aargau) August 30, 2026
Police have urged people to stay away from the area as the operation continues. Further details about the circumstances of the shooting and the condition of those injured are awaited.
This is a developing story.
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