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Armed gunman on the run in Switzerland after shooting two policemen Armed & 'dangerous' gunman located in Switzerland after shooting 2 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. 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 shooting occurred on Tuesday, shortly after 9am local time (08:00 GMT). 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.