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Rotterdam Kralingseplein Killing: Second Suspect’s Detention Extended Two Weeks

Prosecutors say a 20-year-old from Nijmegen remains in custody during the ongoing probe into Sam’s killing.

Overview

  • The Openbaar Ministerie in Rotterdam announced Friday that the second suspect’s pretrial detention has been prolonged by 14 days.
  • The 20-year-old was arrested Monday after fleeing and is held on suspicion of involvement in the late-night shooting.
  • A 28-year-old man from Nijmegen was detained immediately after the incident and is suspected of manslaughter and weapons possession.
  • Authorities had already extended the 28-year-old suspect’s detention earlier in the week as investigators continue to gather evidence.
  • Sam, 24, was shot in or near her white Suzuki Alto at Kralingseplein around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, was resuscitated at the scene, and died Sunday in a Rotterdam hospital, leaving a three-year-old son.