Police in Winterthur opened fire on a 21-year-old man who was armed with an assault rifle.
A man called the police saying he feared the armed man, who was an acquaintance, was going to shoot him.
The man was caught after he crashed during a car chase with the police. Officers fired on the car.
The man was found to be drunk. He was taken into custody. No one was hurt.
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Medbase, the retailer's medical arm, has bought the Ardentis chain of dental clinics from British investor Columna Capital
Road Closures in Lausanne
Road closures and parking restrictions are in force ahead of Friday's Athletissima meeting in Lausanne
Scam Website Warning
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New Service from Twint
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Geneva Strikes Continue
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A/C Sales Up
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