Another assassination attempt on Utrecht criminal who played a key role in the Marengo trial
A Utrecht-based figure named Khalid H., a key individual in the Marengo trial, has survived another assassination attempt after gunshots were fired on the Donaudreef. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, with sources suggesting the motive could potentially be linked to a familial conflict.
Police in Utrecht responded to reports of gunfire on the Donaudreef yesterday afternoon, marking yet another assassination attempt targeting Khalid H., a local figure known as Imo who has played a significant role in the Marengo trial. While the 40-year-old managed to escape, the incident follows a long history of violence surrounding his connections to the criminal underworld, including the case of crown witness Nabil B. Local authorities have cordoned off the scene to investigate the motive behind the shooting.
Witnesses at the scene, including a nearby worker, reported hearing multiple gunshots before seeing the target flee the area while calling for help. Although Imo had previously claimed to have stepped away from criminal activities in recent years, police are now probing whether the latest attack was triggered by a conflict within his family circle. This latest attempt adds to previous incidents in the Overvecht district where Imo was targeted by criminal factions, leading to ongoing security concerns for the authorities involved in his protection.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
