Deadly shooting in Maple claims the life of a 26-year-old man
A 26-year-old man from Ralte was shot dead on Friday evening on Van Ewijcksingel street in Meppel. Surveillance camera footage shows five to six shots fired after two cars sped in opposite directions.
The neighbors reported that they saw the victim lying motionless in the street, with some initially thinking that the sounds were caused by fireworks. The witnesses immediately called emergency services and tried to assist the victim.
Footage of the incident has been circulated on WhatsApp groups and TikTok, but the police have urged not to share the video out of respect for the victim and their family.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, with no arrests made so far.
Mayor Mathews expressed his deep shock at the incident, extending his condolences to the victim's family and praising the efforts of emergency teams and neighbors who tried to help despite the fatal outcome.