Amsterdam Sees Second Shooting in Two Weeks, One Dead

Amsterdam, Netherlands – A man was killed in a shooting in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam early Sunday morning, marking the second shooting in the city in less than two weeks. Police are investigating the incident and have urged witnesses to arrive forward.

Details of the Shooting

Authorities received multiple reports of gunfire around 1:30 a.m. From Theodoor Hoytemastraat. Further calls reported gunfire minutes later at Koningin Wilhelminaplein, approximately 800 meters away. The victim was discovered on Terheideweg, behind the square.

Emergency services attempted to resuscitate the man on-site, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the shooting remains unknown as of Sunday morning, according to police statements NL Times.

Recent Violence in Amsterdam

This shooting follows the 2021 murder of Dutch investigative journalist Peter R. De Vries, who was shot in Amsterdam after appearing on a television program. That incident prompted strong reactions, with King Willem-Alexander calling it an attack on journalism and the rule of law Wikipedia.

Ongoing Investigations

Police have established a crime scene and are collecting evidence. They are appealing to the public for any information, including video footage, that may assist in the investigation.

Separate Amsterdam Murder Trial Concludes

In a separate case, a Montgomery County jury acquitted Jacob Baird of all charges in the shooting death of Robert Green in Amsterdam, New York, in December 2023 The Daily Gazette. This case, still, is unrelated to the recent shooting in Amsterdam, Netherlands.