Switzerland shooting: Gunman on the run after shooting two police officers

A gunman is on the run in Switzerland after shooting two police officers.

The attacker, who is believed to be in his 30s, reportedly shot the officers during a house search in the northern Swiss commune of Rehetobel shortly after 9am on Tuesday.

The police officers were rushed to a nearby hospital but the extent of their injuries is currently unknown.

A large-scale manhunt was launched in the area for the man who reportedly made off on foot.

In a follow-up statement the police said they had located the gunman but did not say if they had yet arrested him.

Police said they are not treating the incident as terror related.

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