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Swiss police identify lone suspect in fatal Aarau rave shooting

Authorities say a 43-year-old man acted alone in an attack that killed an Italian woman and injured five others.

The short version

  • Swiss police announced that a 43-year-old man acted alone in a shooting early Sunday at a rave in Aarau.
  • The attack resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Italian woman and left five other people injured.
  • The suspect turned himself in on Monday, remained silent in custody, and authorities have not yet determined a motive.

Key facts

  • A shooting early Sunday at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five others.[Al Jazeera]
  • Aargau cantonal police commander Michael Leupold stated that investigators believe with high certainty the shooter acted alone, with no indication of accomplices.[Al Jazeera]
  • The suspect, a 43-year-old Swiss citizen not previously known to police, surrendered to authorities on Monday in Delemont.[Al Jazeera]
  • Police discovered an AK-47 assault rifle and two pistols inside the suspect's vehicle.[Al Jazeera]
  • Cantonal prosecutor Christoph Ruedi stated that the suspect has maintained silence while in custody and suffers from psychological issues.[Al Jazeera]

What remains uncertain

  • The motive for the shooting remains unknown as the suspect has not spoken to investigators.[Al Jazeera]

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