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Military police shoot man at Schiphol Airport

Military police shoot man at Schiphol Airport

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee shot a man in the leg at Schiphol Airport's departure hall after he threatened officers with a knife and refused to disarm. A second suspect associated with the man was also detained, and the injured individual was transported to the hospital for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the motive behind the incident.

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