Two suspects who have been arrested are adults, and one is a minor. After the arrests, searches were conducted in the homes of the suspects. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the incidents is still ongoing. Tips are still welcome.
First Shooting Incident
On December 24, 2024, around 10:15 PM, the control room received an emergency call about a shooting incident in Almere on Bakkenzuigerstraat. Unfortunately, the suspect had already fled when officers arrived, but some shell casings were found. These have been secured by the Forensic Investigation (FO) for DNA testing. Also, surveillance footage in the area has been secured by the detectives and is under investigation.
Second Shooting Incident
On Monday evening, January 6, 2025, around 9:30 PM, shots were fired again, and another emergency call was received by the police. The shooting incident took place again at the same location. Fortunately, no one was injured here either, and the detectives were able to secure surveillance footage. On Friday, January 17, 2025, a minor boy from Lelystad was arrested for involvement in this shooting incident. This person is still in custody.
Explosion
On January 16, 2025, at around 3:15 AM, an explosion occurred on Bakkenzuigerstraat, which caused a fire in the building. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no injuries occurred in this explosion, but significant damage was caused to the business premises, and it could have ended very differently. The exact damage is currently unknown.
Tips Still Welcome
From the beginning, the detectives have been working on the investigation, in which four people have already been arrested. Despite these arrests, the police ask you to think along. Do you have more information about the explosion or the two shooting incidents? You can tip anonymously online here or call (free) 0800-7000. You can also tip via the free investigation tip line 0800-6070 or through the tip form below.