The police received a report of a shooting incident around 21:30. On the gallery of an apartment building, officers found the seriously injured woman and the already deceased man. Assistance was initiated. The woman was eventually transported to the hospital in very critical condition. Assistance could not save the man. At this moment, we assume an incident in the relational sphere.
Weapon found
The police immediately started an investigation. It quickly became clear from the investigation that the man is suspected of shooting the woman, causing her injuries. We strongly believe that the man then took his own life and that no other persons were involved in the incident. We found a firearm at the scene of the shooting incident.
Follow-up investigation
The police started a forensic investigation at the scene of the shooting incident and in the deceased mans home during the night from Thursday to Friday. A neighborhood investigation is also taking place. We are speaking with witnesses and taking statements. In addition, we are trying to secure as many camera images as possible. The goal is to ultimately gain more clarity about the circumstances and background of the incident. If you have tips or information that can help us with the investigation, please contact the police.
No criminal prosecution
Although the police are trying to determine the exact background of the incident, that investigation will not lead to criminal prosecution. This is due to the fact that the suspect has died.
No connection with earlier incident on Furmerusstraat
On April 29 of this year, a stabbing incident occurred on the gallery of the same apartment building on Furmerusstraat. A 39-year-old woman from Sneek died in that incident. The investigation into the shooting incident of September 25 has not revealed any signals indicating a connection with the stabbing incident of April 29.
