A witness stated that on Thursday, August 28, around 9:30 PM, they heard a fight between a group of young people outside. Shortly after, a bang was heard. When officers arrived, they found the injured boy in the playground. It is still unclear whether the fight and the shooting incident are related.
The police have started an investigation and would like to get in touch with witnesses who have seen or heard more, or anyone with more information. Camera footage – from, for example, dashcams or doorbells – is also welcome. You can contact the investigation team directly via the link below. You can also call 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000.
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Source published: 29 August 25
15-year-old boy seriously injured after shooting incident
Gebied: Amsterdam
In a playground on Tulastraat in Amsterdam-East, a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Thursday evening. The victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. A fight may have preceded this.