Police launch major investigation after employee shot in Schoonhoven
A 36-year-old police employee remains hospitalized after being seriously injured in a shooting at Pascalplein in Schoonhoven. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses as a Major Investigation Team works to identify the perpetrator and uncover the motive behind this shocking attack.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Pascalplein, Schoonhoven, Zuid-Holland |
| Date & Time | March 19, 2026, around 7:00 a.m. |
| Victim | 36-year-old male, police employee of Iranian descent, ICT organization |
| Injury Status | Seriously injured, hospitalized |
| Investigation Team | Major Investigation Team led by Public Prosecution Service (The Hague) |
| Witness Hotline | 0900-8844 (or 0800-7000 for anonymous tips) |
| Online Tip Form | Submit a tip here |
The National Police and the Public Prosecution Service are responsible for maintaining public order and safety, including investigating violent crimes. In this case, they are leading the effort to identify the perpetrator and ensure justice for the victim, a fellow police employee.
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UPDATE: Police employee injured in shooting incident in Schoonhoven
In Schoonhoven on Thursday morning, March 19, a police service center employee was seriously injured in a shooting incident. A Major Investigation Team has been launched, led by the Public Prosecution Service in The Hague, to find the perpetrator(s).
Just before 7:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, police received a report that someone had been shot at Pascalplein in Schoonhoven. Officers found a seriously injured man at the scene. It later emerged that the victim was a 36-year-old police employee of Iranian descent, working at the Police Service Center (PDC). Ambulance personnel attended to him and he was then taken to the hospital. In a joint statement, Chief of Police Janny Knol and PDC director Paul van Musscher said: ‘This morning, we received the terrible news that a police employee of Iranian descent had been shot in Schoonhoven. He was seriously injured. The exact circumstances are still unclear, but this is a major blow. First and foremost for his family and loved ones. But also for his direct colleagues in the ICT organization of the Police Service Center and, ultimately, for all police employees. This tragic incident raises questions for everyone, including us. A specialized investigative team – a Major Investigation Team – is working hard to find answers to those questions and to identify the perpetrator(s). The most important thing right now is that our colleague’s medical condition improves. We are deeply concerned for him and are closely following the investigation.’
Call for witnesses
The investigation team is investigating the case and is looking for witnesses. Did you see anything around Pascalplein on Thursday morning, March 19, around 7:00 a.m., or in the hours before, that could be related to this incident? Do you have any camera footage that might show something relevant? Or do you have any other information that could be important for the investigation? Please contact the investigation team at 0900-8844. If you prefer to remain anonymous, call 0800-7000. You can also submit a tip (optionally anonymously) using the tip form.
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