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| Armed gunman on the run in Switzerland after shooting two policemen | Armed gunman on the run in Switzerland after shooting two policemen |
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| A 33-year-old gunman is on the run and “dangerous,” according to Swiss police. He fled after shooting two policemen during a house search in Rehetobel in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. | A 33-year-old gunman is on the run and “dangerous,” according to Swiss police. He fled after shooting two policemen during a house search in Rehetobel in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. |
| The shooting occurred on Tuesday, shortly after 9am local time (08:00 GMT). | The shooting occurred on Tuesday, shortly after 9am local time (08:00 GMT). |
| Two policemen have been taken to the hospital, but the severity of their injuries is unknown, the police statement added. | |
| A large-scale police operation is underway at the moment to catch the perpetrator. |