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Saturday, 17 January 2026 - 20:35

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17-year-old arrested after accidental shooting injures 20-year-old in Amsterdam-Noord

Early Friday morning, a firearm accidentally discharged inside a home on Elzenstraat in Amsterdam-Noord, injuring a 20-year-old man, according to AT5. A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

Emergency services were alerted around 1 a.m. Multiple ambulances responded to the scene, and a trauma team was also dispatched. The injured man was conscious and responsive when he was transported to a hospital. Authorities have not confirmed the injury's location, but it may be on the side of his face.

Shortly after the shooting, police recovered a firearm near Noorderpark, close to the residence. The weapon was confiscated as part of the ongoing investigation.

Residents in the area reported seeing the emergency vehicles, including a bright yellow ambulance with flashing lights, navigating the narrow streets lined with parked cars, AT5 reported.

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