Swiss authorities announced the apprehension of a 43-year-old individual in connection with a fatal shooting during a rave in Aarau over the weekend. The incident resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Italian woman and left five others wounded at a horse racing track venue in the early hours of Sunday.
Following an extensive operation, police arrested a 43-year-old Swiss man just before 1 a.m. on Monday on suspicion of perpetrating the attack. The investigation is ongoing to determine the details and motives behind the incident, with initial indications suggesting the involvement of a single assailant, as stated by law enforcement in the Aargau canton.
Authorities are exploring three potential motives for the shooting, including a mass shooting, terrorism, or an undisclosed criminal intent. Evidence recovered at the scene included cartridges from two different bullet calibers, possibly from a handgun and a larger weapon like an assault rifle. While reports mentioned similarities between the found cartridges and those typically associated with the Russian AK-74 assault rifle, police refrained from confirming these details.
The victim, identified as Maria Spinelli by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, was the 22-year-old Italian national who tragically lost her life in the incident.