paroolOct 12, 2026, 10:37

19-year-old from Amsterdam and 21-year-old from Hoorn arrested for fatal shooting in Nijmegen

A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam and a 21-year-old from Hoorn have been arrested following a fatal shooting in Nijmegen on July 21. Authorities are continuing their large-scale investigation and are currently searching for further suspects.

Police in Nijmegen were dispatched to the Graafseweg on Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 10:00 PM following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a wounded victim who was transported to a local hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have since arrested two men, aged 19 and 21, from Amsterdam and Hoorn respectively, in connection with the fatal incident. A previously detained 18-year-old from Rotterdam was released shortly after and is no longer considered a suspect.

Investigations into the shooting are ongoing, and officials have not yet disclosed the motive behind the violence. The police have launched a large-scale inquiry and are actively seeking additional suspects. They have appealed to the public, urging any potential witnesses to come forward with information that could assist in their search for those involved in the crime.

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

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