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Second Arrest in Rotterdam Killing of Sam, 24, as Lead Suspect's Detention Extended

Investigators are still searching for a third occupant who fled the car after the shooting.

Overview

  • Prosecutors confirmed a 20-year-old man from Nijmegen was arrested Monday on suspicion of involvement in the case.
  • A 28-year-old from Nijmegen is formally suspected of manslaughter and illegal weapons possession, and he will remain in custody for two more weeks.
  • Both detained suspects are under contact restrictions and may speak only with their lawyers.
  • The shooting happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday at Rotterdam's Kralingseplein, where the 24-year-old was shot in or beside her white Suzuki Alto, resuscitated at the scene, and later died in hospital.
  • An earlier arrestee was cleared of involvement, and authorities have not confirmed whether the newly detained 20-year-old is the unidentified occupant who fled.