ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — A gunman opened fire in a classroom at a university hospital campus in Rotterdam, resulting in multiple fatalities, Dutch police announced on Thursday.
A 32-year-old suspect was apprehended after shots were fired at the Rotterdam Medical Centre and a nearby home, with fires breaking out at both locations. The extent of the injuries at each site was not immediately clear.
Footage circulating online showed police directing students, some in medical gowns, to evacuate the area as heavily armed arrest teams swarmed the scene. One video depicted a man in handcuffs wearing what appeared to be camouflage pants.
Two hours later, police confirmed the existence of multiple deaths and indicated that the victims’ families were being notified. “This is a very dark day,” caretaker Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yesilgöz stated in comments made in Brussels.
Authorities stated that there were no indications of a second shooter and scheduled a press conference to provide updates.
In an ongoing investigation, Dutch authorities are working to gather more information about the gunman and the events that took place at the university hospital campus and the adjacent residence in Rotterdam. Officials are taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected by this tragic incident.
In summary, a gunman’s rampage at a university hospital campus and a nearby residence in Rotterdam resulted in multiple deaths. The suspect, a 32-year-old male, was taken into custody, with authorities working to determine the full extent of the casualties and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.