Switzerland: Police shot a murder suspect

The police in the Swiss city of Biel opened fire on a person suspected of murder this evening, the cantonal police of Bern announced, reports Reuters.

According to reports, a service weapon was used in the incident, without giving further details about potential deaths or injuries.

Blik newspaper quoted a witness who said he saw two men lying on the ground after the shooting, reports Reuters.

The British agency reports that a person familiar with the situation said that the incident does not appear to be related to terrorism.