Police Shooting Incident on Asylum Boat in Groningen Under Investigation
Groningen, Netherlands – A shooting incident occurred on Sunday, January 4, 2025, on a boat near Gideonweg in Groningen, resulting in the arrest of a suspect. The incident took place around 5:00 p.m. After police responded to reports of a threatening situation involving a man believed to be armed with a knife, according to NL Times.
Details of the Incident
Authorities confirmed the suspect was injured during the incident and has been transported to a hospital for treatment. The police were initially called to the area due to concerns about a potential threat on board a vessel. The Dutch National Police Internal Affairs Division, known as the Rijksrecherche, is investigating the shooting, standard procedure for such events.
Asylum Seeker Housing at Gideonweg
Approximately 140 asylum seekers are currently housed on boats near the Antwerp Bridge on Gideonweg, as reported by the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA). It has not yet been confirmed whether the incident occurred on one of these boats. The COA states that the emergency accommodation at Gideonweg is expected to remain in place until the expansion of the emergency reception location on Sint Petersburgweg is completed, or at least until March 31, 2025.
Current Status and Investigation
Authorities have not released further details regarding the suspect’s condition or the specifics of the confrontation. The Rijksrecherche investigation is ongoing. The COA provides accommodation at multiple locations in Groningen, including Sint Petersburgweg, Protonstraat, Eemsgolaan, and Europaweg.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the Groningen – Gideonweg location, you can contact the COA at:
- Address: Gideonweg 6, 9723 BM Groningen
- Phone: 06-21194801
- Email: groningen@coa.nl