Police in Switzerland have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a rave that left a 22-year-old woman dead and five other people injured, according to Sky News. The arrest follows a manhunt that was launched after the incident, which took place at an event in the town of Aarau.
Sky News reports that the suspect was taken into custody after the deadly attack. The shooting occurred during a rave, and authorities had been searching for the individual responsible before confirming the arrest. The BBC also noted that a man has been detained in relation to the incident.
The Guardian identified the victim as a 22-year-old woman and confirmed that five others were hurt in the shooting. Swiss outlet swissinfo.ch reported that the woman died following the attack at the Aarau rave, which is located in the northern part of the country.
Details about the circumstances of the shooting remain limited, and authorities have not yet released information on a possible motive or the identity of the suspect. The arrest marks a significant step in the investigation, which had prompted a regional manhunt after the initial reports of gunfire at the event.
The incident has drawn attention to public safety at large gatherings in Switzerland, though officials have not indicated whether the attack was targeted or random. Local police are expected to provide further updates as their inquiry progresses.
What to watch next: Authorities are likely to announce formal charges against the suspect and release more details on the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
