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Police Continue Search After Shooting in Amsterdam’s Westerpark

A manhunt is under way after officers cordoned off part of the busy park following evening gunfire that left no injuries.

Man (27) ernstig gewond bij schietpartij in Zuidoost
Man schiet tijdens ruzie bij Leidseplein en wordt na waarschuwingsschot opgepakt
Traumahelikopter landt op A4 na aanrijding
Man gewond bij schietpartij in Zuidoost

Overview

  • Police received reports of shots fired from Westerpark, Nassauplein and Zaanstraat at about 18:20 on June 28.
  • A witness told AT5 they heard about five gunshots and saw people sprint for cover and hide.
  • Officers in bulletproof vests were on the scene within minutes and sealed off a section of the park.
  • The incident took place during warm weather when the park was crowded, complicating crowd control for responders.
  • Authorities are searching for a light-complected man in black tracksuit pants and possibly a black cap based on eyewitness descriptions.