A shooting at a rave party in Aarau, the capital of Switzerland’s northern canton of Aargau, left one person dead and five others injured. According to local police, some of the injured are in critical condition. The incident triggered panic at the event as emergency responders and law enforcement rushed to the scene.

Cantonal Police confirmed the shooting in a statement on X, saying a large-scale police operation is underway. Authorities have cordoned off the area and urged the public to stay away while officers continue their investigation. Officials have not yet disclosed the motive behind the attack or released details about the suspect.

Swiss public broadcaster SRF reported that the incident occurred during a rave event. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities said more information will be released as the investigation progresses.