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Sittard
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Aan het Broek
Westlandstraat
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 07:31
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Person sustains face injury in Sittard shooting

A person was hurt in the face in a shooting on Aan het Broek in Sittard on Sunday evening, the police said. One suspect was arrested. A firearm was found in the home of the suspect, NU.nl reports.

The identity of the victim was not disclosed. The severity of their injuries is also unknown. The police partially closed own the street for investigation. 

Emergency services also received a report of a shooting on Westlandstraat. As the two streets are close together, the police assume it is the same incident. 

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