Daylight Gunshots Shatter Quiet in Amsterdam-Zuidoost Parking Lot
Three gunshots rang out on a Monday afternoon in a parking lot near Millingenhof in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, leaving a man seriously injured on the asphalt, De Telegraaf reported.
The shooting took place around 4:00 p.m. on November 9, 2026. The violence prompted an immediate emergency response, bringing multiple police vehicles and an ambulance hurtling to the scene. Authorities also dispatched a trauma helicopter to the location, though emergency planners called it off later, according to De Telegraaf.
Residents Mistake Deadly Force for Holiday Firecrackers
Local residents initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks until the grim reality of the incident became clear.
When I looked outside, I was quite shocked by the wounded man and closed the curtain out of fright,” a local resident whose balcony overlooks the parking lot told De Telegraaf.
„When I saw the victim lying on the ground, police cars and an ambulance arrived at the same time,” a young neighborhood resident told De Telegraaf.
Forensic Teams Scour Cordoned Asphalt for Abandoned Firearm
Amid the chaos, investigators found a firearm left behind near a vehicle at the scene, according to reports from residents.
Police officers quickly established a wide cordon around the parking lot to preserve evidence and conduct forensic investigations. The lockdown severely restricted vehicle access for several residents living near the perimeter.
Hospital Transport Follows as Investigators Search for Motive and Suspects
A spokesperson for the police confirmed that an individual was shot and transported to the hospital with severe injuries.
Beyond the confirmation of the hospital transport, no further details regarding a suspect or motive were immediately available.
