ZURICH: A 43-year-old Swiss man was arrested Monday (Aug 31) on “robust suspicion” of being behind a uncommon deadly gun attack at a rave in Switzerland.
Gunfire erupted within the early hours of Sunday morning as an annual rave was winding down on the racecourse in Aarau, capital of Switzerland’s northern Aargau canton.
The assault triggered a global manhunt for the shooter, who left an Italian girl useless and wounded 5 others, some significantly.
“A 43-year-old Swiss man was apprehended shortly earlier than 1am Monday (11pm GMT),” the Aargau police stated in an announcement.
“The person was subsequently arrested on robust suspicion of getting dedicated the crime.
“Investigations into the precise sequence of occasions, the background, and the attainable motive are at the moment below manner.
“At this stage, it’s believed a lone perpetrator was concerned.”
