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Coffeeshop on Spuistraat shot at, bullet hole in front door

Coffeeshop on Spuistraat shot at, bullet hole in front door

A coffeeshop on the Spuistraat in Amsterdam was shot at early this morning, resulting in visible damage to the front door but no injuries. Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage and are seeking witnesses to help identify those responsible for the attack.

A coffeeshop located on the Spuistraat in Amsterdam's city center was targeted in a shooting incident overnight. Although the police were officially notified of the event at 6:45 a.m., investigators believe the shots were fired at approximately 5:15 a.m. One bullet impact was clearly visible in the front door of the establishment, though fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.

Local authorities have already secured surveillance footage from the area to assist with their ongoing investigation. Police are currently appealing to the public for assistance, specifically requesting that any witnesses or individuals who may possess video evidence, such as footage from dashcams or smart doorbells, come forward to share what they captured. The search for those responsible for the attack continues as detectives analyze the collected evidence.

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

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