Switzerland: Police still searching for suspected Schaffhausen attacker July 25 /update 1

Event

Schaffhausen police officials announced on Tuesday, July 25, that they are still searching for the man who is suspected of attacking five people in the town on Monday, July 24. Police have identified the suspect as a 51-year-old man who is aggressive and potentially unstable. They discovered his abandoned car in the countryside south of Schaffhausen on Monday afternoon and issued an international arrest warrant for him. Security operations, including possible road closures, should be anticipated while the manhunt is ongoing; remain vigilant.

Context

The suspect wounded five people with a chainsaw at approximately 10:30 (local time) on July 24. According to media reports, four out of the five victims have been released from the hospital as of Tuesday. According to the initial investigation, the man specifically targeted the offices of the CSS health insurer in the town. Police believe it was a revenge attack and said the man had been living in the woods for the past several months. He also has two previous convictions for weapons offenses.

Advice

Individuals present in Schaffhausen are advised to keep abreast of developments to the situation and to remain extremely vigilant. Report any suspicious objects or behavior to the local authorities and avoid any potential security operations.