Switzerland shooting leaves three dead, two injured

1,064 views · Published 4 February 2013 · 0:41 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: News Direct · 2013 · News & Politics

Watch on YouTube

A gunman opened fire and killed three people and wounded two others in the Swiss village of Daillon on Wednesday night. The gunman was reported to be a resident of Daillon and was in his 30s. According to Reuters, he reportedly had been drinking a large amount at the Channe d'Or before the shooting. Special police units and local police were called to the scene. The gunman tried to threaten the police and the two parties exchanged fire. The gunman was injured during the exchange. He was arrested and taken to the hospital. The gunman's identity and motive are not yet known.

More from this channel