Gunman Opens Fire in Rotterdam University Classroom, Multiple Deaths Reported
ROTTERDAM, Sept 28 (Reuters) – A horrific incident unfolded on Thursday at a university in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, as a gunman opened fire in a classroom, resulting in several fatalities, according to the police.
Authorities were alerted to the situation after shots were reported at the Rotterdam Medical Centre and a nearby home. The police also confirmed that fires had broken out at both locations. Soon after, a 32-year-old suspect was apprehended by law enforcement officials.
Videos circulating online captured the chaotic scene at the university, with police instructing students to evacuate as heavily armed arrest teams arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control.
Tragically, two hours after the initial reports, the police announced that there had been multiple deaths. Efforts are now underway to inform the family members of the victims.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and left the nation in mourning. The motive behind the attack remains unknown and authorities are intensifying their investigation to uncover the assailant’s intentions.
Authorities have identified the suspect as a 32-year-old individual, but have not released any further details about their identity or possible motives.
The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.