At around 2:30 AM, police received a report of gunshots heard on Hagedisstraat, possibly from a firearm. The reporter indicated multiple persons might have been involved. Several units immediately responded to the scene.
Warning Shot
Officers spotted a person matching the description from the report and attempted to stop him. The person fled and ignored orders to stop. Officers pursued and fired a warning shot.
Use of Surveillance Dog
At Eenhoornstraat, officers found a vehicle with a person possibly involved in the incident. Due to the nature of the report, the man was subdued using a surveillance dog. He was bitten and slightly injured. The man was arrested and taken to the detention center but has since been released and is no longer a suspect.
House Entry
A second suspect, a minor from Groningen, was arrested at a house on Eenhoornstraat by the arrest team. He is suspected of illegal possession of weapons, is detained, and is being questioned. No firearms were found.
Investigation
The police are investigating the circumstances and background of the report. This includes forensic and neighborhood investigations and reviewing camera footage. Were you a witness or do you have information? Please contact 0900-8844. Anonymous tips can be given via 0800-7000 or the tip form on politie.nl.