DUTCH: In a shocking incident, a gunman clad in combat gear started firing in a flat before storming a nearby university hospital in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, resulting in multiple fatalities, Western media reported on Thursday.
Police stated that the gunman opened fire in a classroom at a university hospital in Rotterdam and at a nearby house, resulting in several casualties. Swiftly responding to the incident, police arrested a 32-year-old suspect from the area.
After the initial shooting at the university, police said, the shooter then proceeded to a nearby residence, continuing his deadly spree. Chaos ensued as authorities scrambled to contain the unfolding tragedy.
Videos circulating online captured the harrowing scene as police guided students, some still wearing medical gowns, to safety while heavily armed tactical units swarmed the area. In one video, a man in handcuffs, donning camouflage pants, was apprehended by law enforcement.
Amid the chaos, fires erupted at both the university and the residence, further compounding the crisis. Police acted swiftly to secure the area, and a suspect was taken into custody.
As the situation developed, authorities began notifying the families of the victims, confirming multiple fatalities. However, the exact number of casualties at each location remained unclear.
Police indicated that there were no indications of a second shooter. A press conference was scheduled by local officials to provide more details and address the public’s concerns.
Rotterdam, known for its bustling port and vibrant city life, has experienced sporadic incidents of violence, often attributed to rival drug gangs settling scores. This incident, however, marked a horrifying departure from the city’s usual affairs, leaving its residents shaken and searching for answers.
2019 Dutch Shootings
The devastating event in Dutch Shootings brought back haunting memories of a 2019 tram shooting in Utrecht, where three people were killed, triggering an extensive manhunt and nationwide mourning.
