Two dead in gunfire in Switzerland
Created: 04/07/2022Updated: 04/07/2022 08:56
Police officers are on the street during an operation.
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Two people were killed in a shootout in Switzerland.
As the police announced on Thursday, a 38-year-old German should be arrested in Wallisellen near Zurich.
However, he pulled out a gun and fired.
He allegedly fatally hit his companion.
Officers returned fire, injuring the shooter.
Zurich – Despite rescue measures that were initiated immediately, the man and woman died on Wednesday evening, the police said.
The operation was preceded by a kidnapping.
According to investigators, the 38-year-old kidnapped a man a week ago, but released him the same night.
dpa