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Two Teenagers Killed in Late-Night Shooting at Amsterdam Park

Police seek witnesses during a forensic homicide inquiry.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 23:45 to reports of gunfire at Piet Wiedijkpark and found two males with gunshot wounds on a small bridge.
  • Medics, including a trauma helicopter team, attempted resuscitation, but both victims died at the scene.
  • Police identified the victims as a 16-year-old residing in Delft and an 18-year-old residing in Amsterdam, noting they were not registered in those cities.
  • One or more assailants fled after the shooting, and investigators continued scene examinations on Friday with no arrests announced.
  • A nearby resident told local media he heard six or seven shots and alerted emergency services.