Rotterdam: Scholar arrested after three folks killed in two shootings in college hospital and residential

Three folks have been killed within the Dutch port metropolis of Rotterdam after two shootings at a college hospital and a house, police confirmed.

Police have confirmed three deaths to date, a 42-year-old trainer on the college and a 39-year-old girl, whose daughter, 14, was additionally shot and died after sustaining critical accidents.

A suspect was arrested underneath the helipad of the Erasmus Medical Centre, the place one of many shootings came about.

The different assault came about at a close-by condominium. It is just not clear if the 2 incidents are linked.

Police have detained a 32-year-old man and are investigating whether or not he was concerned in each shootings.

The girl killed was the suspect’s neighbour, in response to the Dutch chief prosecutor.

A person carrying army clothes carrying a handgun had opened hearth in a classroom on the college hospital.

Police stated there have been no indications of a second shooter.

The variety of victims haven’t been introduced, as Rotterdam police stated they have been informing relations earlier than releasing additional particulars.

Police have entered the college hospital seeking victims.

Fires additionally broke out at each places, native authorities stated.

No motive for the shootings has been introduced.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima stated: “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of the violence this afternoon in Rotterdam.

“We additionally consider all people who lived in concern throughout these horrible actions.”