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Sunday, 22 December 2024 - 08:50

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Man found with gunshot wound to head in Rotterdam

A 63-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his head Saturday evening on Reyerdijk in the IJsselmonde neighborhood of Rotterdam, police reported. Officers performed CPR at the scene before the man was transported to the hospital. His condition remains undisclosed.

The victim was discovered shortly after 9:30 p.m. by a passerby. Shell casings were found nearby, and the area was designated a crime scene. Police cordoned off the site, halting tram services temporarily.

Authorities are investigating the incident and have not identified any suspects. They are calling on witnesses or those with CCTV footage to assist in the investigation.

"On #Reyerdijk in #Rotterdam, a man with a #gunshot wound to the head was found around 9:39 p.m. He has been resuscitated and taken to the hospital. Shell casings have also been found. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses or camera footage. Seen anything? Call 0900-8844," police wrote on X.

The incident occurred near a tram stop, where tram passengers and others in the area were briefly affected. This follows recent reports of violent incidents in Rotterdam, though police have yet to confirm any connections to prior events.

No arrests have been made, and police urge anyone with relevant information to contact them.

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