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Family of shot Marcel (61) responds to his death: ‘Cozy Friday afternoon ended in tragedy’

Family of shot Marcel (61) responds to his death: ‘Cozy Friday afternoon ended in tragedy’

A 61-year-old prison guard named Marcel was fatally shot on Friday at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam following an altercation with a suspect identified as Amin D. His family has released a statement expressing their profound grief and requesting privacy, while details have emerged regarding the suspect's history of violent criminal behavior.

The family of 61-year-old Marcel, a long-term prison guard, has expressed deep grief following his fatal shooting at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam on Friday. Marcel, described by his relatives as a man who abhorred violence, was killed after an altercation with 37-year-old suspect Amin D. The family stated that what should have been a pleasant afternoon turned into a tragic event, noting that the abrupt loss of their loved one has caused them immense pain. They have also requested privacy and asked the media to cease speculation and the sharing of graphic images.

Reports indicate that the suspect, known as Amin D., has a history of violent crime and was previously incarcerated at the facility where Marcel worked for over thirty years. While authorities have not officially commented on the suspect, sources describe D. as having a history of weapon offenses and past conflicts with the justice system. The suspect remains in custody under strict limitations as the investigation continues.

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

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