On Friday evening around 5:30 PM, the police received a report of the stabbing. Officers found the victim (29) severely injured at a home in Veen. In addition to a stab wound, he had serious head injuries. Based on the initial statements from the victim and a witness, it was determined the stabbing took place in Wijk en Aalburg. Following this investigation, the police quickly identified a possible suspect. The suspect was spotted driving today near Sprang-Capelle. When the suspect noticed the police pursuing him, he attempted to flee. After crashing his car on Spoorbaanweg, he tried to escape on foot. Officers caught up with him, leading to a confrontation where the police felt compelled to fire a shot. The suspect was then arrested. He is suspected of attempted manslaughter or murder.
Police Force
Source published: 31 January 26
Police fires shot during arrest of suspect in stabbing in Wijk en Aalburg
Gebied: Noord-Brabant
During the arrest of the suspect in a stabbing, the police fired a shot this afternoon around 2:45 PM in Sprang-Capelle. The suspect was not injured and was taken into custody.
