A 37-year-old man identified as Amin D. has been arrested following a fatal daylight shooting on a crowded terrace at the NDSM-kade in Amsterdam-Noord that left a 61-year-old prison employee dead. According to reports from The Telegraaf, the victim worked at the Zaanstad penitentiary facility, and authorities are actively investigating whether the attack was connected to his employment.
Details of the NDSM-kade Shooting
The shooting took place on Friday afternoon at approximately 15:00 local time on a busy terrace near the ferry landing in Amsterdam-Noord, as reported by US. Witnesses told The Telegraaf that an argument erupted after someone on the terrace told a man walking a loose dog that the animal needed to be leashed. The dog owner, identified by AD.nl as 37-year-old Amin D., allegedly drew a firearm and opened fire multiple times.
According to accounts gathered by local media, the suspect arrived near the ferry terminal wearing a red tracksuit featuring white stripes.
Victim Identification and Ongoing Police Investigation
While regional outlet AT5 spoke with grieving relatives, including a nephew who expressed disbelief over the killing, the Amsterdam police have maintained tight control over official releases. NU.nl reported that law enforcement agencies have shared limited new details while forensic teams and detectives examine the precise sequence of events on the NDSM-kade.
Investigators are examining both the immediate trigger involving the dog dispute and any potential links to the victim’s professional role at the Zaanstad correctional facility.
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