On Thursday evening, January 1, around 11:45 PM, the police received a report of a shooting incident in Piet Wiedijkpark. Officers found two victims at the scene with gunshot wounds. Immediate first aid was provided, but unfortunately, both teenagers died on site. A third boy, who was in the company of Mohammad and Mohammed, narrowly escaped the gunfire. The suspect fled immediately after the incident.

The Major Crime Team immediately launched a large-scale investigation. On Tuesday, January 20, the 25-year-old Amsterdam resident was arrested. The arrest was reviewed by the examining magistrate on Friday, January 23. On Tuesday, January 27, he was brought before the examining magistrate and remanded in custody. The suspect is under full restrictions and may only contact his lawyer.

Witness appeal
The investigation continues unabated and the team is still looking for witnesses. Do you have footage of the streets around Piet Wiedijkpark, from before, during, or after the serious incident, for example from security cameras, video doorbells, or dashcams in nearby parked vehicles? Then the investigation team would like to get in touch with you. Have you also seen or heard anything that could help the investigation? All tips are welcome. You can report via 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. You can also upload footage via the tip form below.

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