A fatal shooting on the Terbaansweg in the Roermond district of Donderberg on Sunday, September 20, left a 21-year-old local man dead and triggered a multi-day police manhunt. Emergency responders attempted to resuscitate the victim at the scene and deployed a trauma helicopter, but his injuries proved fatal.
Police Investigation and DSI Raid
The day following the shooting, on Monday, September 21, the Dienst Speciale Interventies (DSI)—the Dutch special interventions service—raided a residence on the Ravelstraat, located near the site of the shooting. Police conducted the raid as part of their ongoing homicide investigation, though officers found nobody inside the target apartment. Concurrently, investigators searched the Maasnielderbeek near the Terbaansweg, deploying magnetic sweepers through the water. Local authorities did not confirm whether the sweepers were deployed to locate the firearm used in the incident. Detectives also canvassed the neighborhood for security camera footage and potential witnesses.
Suspects Surrender and Invoke Self-Defense
On Thursday, September 24, a 47-year-old man and his 20-year-old son, both residents of Roermond, turned themselves in to police in Venlo accompanied by their defense counsel. Law enforcement officers formally arrested the father and son on suspicion of involvement in the fatal shooting. During police questioning, both suspects invoked self-defense, telling investigators they had to protect themselves against the victim.
Legal Proceedings and Detention Status
The day after their surrender, on Friday, September 25, prosecutors released the 20-year-old son from custody, though he maintains his status as a suspect in the ongoing criminal inquiry. Meanwhile, an investigative judge ordered the continued detention of the 47-year-old father, extending his pre-trial custody as the investigation led by local authorities proceeds.