Multiple Dead in Shocking Rotterdam Shootings
A terrifying double shooting has rocked Rotterdam. Two separate attacks – one inside the city’s Erasmus Medical Centre and another at a nearby flat – left several dead. A suspect is in custody, but police are still piecing together if the tragedies are linked.
Armed Man Opens Fire at Erasmus Medical Centre
The nightmare began when a man wearing military gear stormed a classroom at the university hospital and unleashed gunfire. Panic spread as police and emergency teams rushed into the chaos. The suspect, a 32-year-old, was quickly caught on the hospital helipad. Authorities are investigating if he is connected to the second shooting.
Second Shooting and Fires Add to Horror
At the same time, shots were fired at a nearby apartment. Details remain scarce and the police have not confirmed the number of victims from either attack. Fires broke out at both locations, with firefighters battling to bring them under control amid the carnage.
Police Urge Calm as Probe Continues
“We are treating the situation with the utmost sensitivity as we notify victims’ families,” a spokesman said.
The full scale of this tragedy is still emerging, but the shock has gripped Rotterdam and beyond. Investigators are working round the clock to uncover what sparked the shootings and whether others were involved.
