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Friday, 23 January 2015 - 08:20

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Albanian charged in Rotterdam fatal shootings

A 26-year-old Albanian has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Bovenstraat in Rotterdam last week in which two men were killed. The suspect was found wounded on Kasteelweg after the shooting. The police have also identified the deceased men. They are two brothers of 25 and 29 years old, also of Albanian descent. The suspect appeared before the magistrate yesterday and remains in custody. He is suspected of involvement in the shooting.

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