On a normal day, the victim leaves the mosque after noon prayers and encounters a friend regarding repaid money. An argument ensues, followed by gunfire. The victim is seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
The police, under a prosecutors guidance, begins a manhunt. On August 4, 2024, they arrest a 29-year-old man in Arnhem. Despite claiming self-defense, the prosecutor sees no indication that the victim possessed a weapon. The official ruling is that it was an attempted manslaughter, alongside possession of a firearm.
Impact
The shooting has greatly affected the community as conversations reveal an increase in fear and insecurity, particularly for the victims family. The prosecutor highlights the serious consequences of gun possession in the current climate of violence.
The judge is set to deliver a ruling in two weeks.