3 victims hurt in shooting at Swiss Islamic center

By Fatih Erel

GENEVA

Three people were shot and injured by an attacker Monday at a mosque in Zurich, according to police.

Authorities are searching for the suspect who fled following the attack while police declined to comment on a potential motive.

The gunman was about 30 years old, according to witnesses, police said in a statement.

Police said a body was found near the mosque but did not comment on any possible link to the attack.

Swiss media reported that the three victims are Somalis.