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Armed & 'dangerous' gunman located in Switzerland after shooting 2 policemen | |
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Swiss police say they have located the gunman who shot two policemen during a house search in Rehetobel in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. | |
The police said in a new statement that “there is no danger to the population” and “that is not a terrorist act.” | |
Earlier local police reported that the armed and “dangerous” gunman had fled after shooting two policemen during a house search 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. | 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. | A large-scale police operation is underway at the moment to catch the perpetrator. |