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Aargau, shooting during rave party: one dead and five injured

During the rave party in Aarau, a man was killed and the injured are in serious condition. The police are seeking those responsible and ask the public to stay away from the area.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Saturday night, a shooting occurred during the Aarauer Rave, a techno event that attracted around 3,500 people to the racetrack in Aarau, Aargau. According to reports, the shots were fired before 3 a.m. and were initially mistaken for fireworks.

Local authorities confirmed that there was one dead and five injured, some of whom are in serious condition. Witnesses reported seeing an armed figure with an assault rifle.

The cantonal police have launched an investigation and are searching for those responsible for the shots. In an official communication on X (formerly Twitter), they urged the public to stay away from the area for safety reasons.

Further details regarding the suspect or the motives behind the shooting are not yet available. The situation has raised significant concern among participants and neighboring communities.

This incident marks a tragic episode for rave parties in Switzerland, which traditionally take place in an atmosphere of celebration and participation.

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