paroolSep 15, 2026, 17:40

Person injured in stabbing in Amsterdam-Geuzenveld, shots possibly fired

A stabbing occurred Tuesday evening in the Amsterdam-Geuzenveld district, during which a 17-year-old was injured and two teenagers were arrested. While police are investigating reports of shots fired at the scene, they are still searching for a third suspect.

Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing on Leibnizstraat in the Amsterdam-Geuzenveld district on Tuesday evening around 6:30 PM. Following the initial call, authorities also received reports that shots may have been fired at the location, which is a facility for supervised youth living. While investigations into the exact nature of the events remain ongoing, witnesses reported seeing an altercation between two individuals prior to the stabbing incident. The injured teenager was able to walk following the encounter and was transported to the hospital, where he remained conscious.

Two suspects, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested by police in connection with the incident, with the 17-year-old requiring medical treatment for his injuries. Law enforcement officials confirmed that they are continuing their search for a third suspect. Although reports of gunfire circulated, local residents were unable to provide details regarding shots being fired. Police have not yet clarified the full sequence of events or the motive behind the confrontation.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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