Latest news Man fires shots during dispute outside church in Wald ZH

During an argument between several people outside a church in Wald ZH, a 41-year-old Italian man fired several shots, according to police reports. A 46-year-old man was shot and slightly injured. The suspected perpetrator was later arrested.

The Zurich cantonal police ruled out an ideologically motivated act after initial investigations, as they announced on Sunday. According to the information available, a lone perpetrator can be assumed. The motive and background to the shooting are the subject of further investigations.

A police spokesperson told the Keystone-SDA news agency at around 10.30 a.m. when asked about the dispute in front of the reformed church. According to the police spokesman, the perpetrator fled after the incident. Shortly after midday, the suspected shooter was discovered and arrested.

The injured man was taken to hospital. The police did not initially say exactly what kind of weapon was used.

The background to the crime was initially unclear. According to media reports, the crime occurred after a church service.

A large police force was deployed to the town. Police officers armed with machine guns were among those deployed.

SDA