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Audi A3 Seized and One Arrest Made in Fatal Rotterdam Delfshaven Shooting

Police say the recovered car is a key lead as the manhunt for the shooter and driver continues.

Overview

  • A 34-year-old man died after being shot Thursday around 16:50 on Indrapoerastraat in Rotterdam-Delfshaven.
  • Officers located a dark grey Audi A3 around 23:00 on the Schans in Rotterdam-West and seized it for forensic examination as the suspected getaway car.
  • A 35-year-old Rotterdam man was detained on suspicion of involvement, though police say he is not the gunman or the driver and his role is still being investigated.
  • Roughly twenty detectives are assigned to the case, and investigators are appealing for witnesses and tips, including information on any potential motive.
  • De Telegraaf, citing unnamed sources, reports the killing stemmed from a drug ripdeal and names the victim, but police have not confirmed those claims.