Student gunman kills two in Rotterdam university shooting, police say

Reuters ^ | 09 28 2023 | Piroschka Van De Wouw

[yesthatjallen]

Dutch police said a gunman killed a teacher and a local woman after opening fire in a classroom at a university hospital campus in Rotterdam and a nearby house on Thursday.

The 32-year-old suspect, a university student, fatally shot a 39-year-old woman living in his neighbourhood and seriously injured her 14-year-old daughter, police said in a televised news conference.

After setting the woman's house on fire, the gunman went to the Rotterdam Medical Centre university hospital, where he entered a classroom and fatally shot a 46-year-old teacher.

The man was arrested near the hospital, where he also set a fire. His motive was unknown.

"We have been shocked by a horrible incident. Shots were fired in two different places in the city. Many people witnessed it," Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb said. "Emotions in the city are very high. My condolences go out to the victims."

"The suspect was known to law enforcement and in 2021 he was prosecuted and convicted for animal abuse," said Hugo Hillenaar, Rotterdam's chief prosecutor.

Videos posted online showed police instructing students, some wearing medical gowns, to run outside as heavily armed arrest teams arrived at the scene. One video showed a man in handcuffs wearing what appeared to be camouflage pants.

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[Magnum44]

Thats pretty good for someone just learning, yes?

[rktman]

I was unaware they had offered gunman classes at all. Wonder if its an elective. 🤔

[Red Badger]

32 year old student?..................

[Perseverando]

The 32-year-old suspect, a university student,

Must have been a slow learner.

[Jewbacca]

“Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb”

I’ll give one guess why there is no picture or name or motive for this honor killing. Er, I mean “random killing by evil white guy,” probably named “Van Der Doodle.”

[vikingd00d]

Since the Netherlands has strict gun control, this story is clearly misinformation and could not possibly have happened.

[I want the USA back]

I thought they had “gun control” in Europe.

[No name given]

Just another mohammedan rage boy doing what he does best.

[No name given]

So did I.

[Magnum44]

I think they used to call it ROTC

[Tom Tetroxide]

Another case of SJS? Sudden jihad syndrome?

[rktman]

Probably Putin propaganda to force the u.s. CONgress to pass stricter gun laws. In Rotterdam.

[Harpotoo]

32 year old student?

[rktman]

Uh, is there a requirement to finish by the time you’re 21/22? 😁👍

[hanamizu]

Uh, is there a requirement to finish by the time you’re 21/22?

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Well, there used to be when I was in University. It was called the Selective Service, and you needed to be on track to graduate in 4 years or Uncle had other plans for you.

[rktman]

LOL! Yeah, I decided to choose my form of service in ‘67.

[Harpotoo]

Ask his parents or the government or whoever is funding him to be an adult child?
Adult children are very dangerous when they throw a tantrum.

[Reily]

This is a European university the rules are different. Also it’s not unusual for Europeans if the have no job to go to to keep extending their university time.

[Paal Gulli]

"Student gunman kills...."

Since when did you have to study to become a gunman?