Police Hunt Shooter and Target After Rotterdam City Center Shooting
- Police in Rotterdam have launched a search for a shooter and an intended target following a gunfire incident in the city center on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- The incident occurred at approximately 17:45 in the Nieuwstraat area.
- Evidence gathered by investigators confirms the use of a firearm.
Police in Rotterdam have launched a search for a shooter and an intended target following a gunfire incident in the city center on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Authorities reported that no injuries have been confirmed, and hospitals have not received any patients with gunshot wounds, suggesting the target may have escaped unharmed.
Shooting on Nieuwstraat
The incident occurred at approximately 17:45 in the Nieuwstraat area. The suspect drove away in the direction of the Blaak train station, prompting a large-scale police response across the city center.
Evidence gathered by investigators confirms the use of a firearm. Rijnmond reported that officers recovered a shell casing from the street. The area where the shooting took place is situated near a church and a local school, the Montessori school.
Police search for suspect and target
Law enforcement officials are currently searching for both the shooter and the individual who was the intended target, both of whom vacated the scene immediately following the discharge of the weapon. While the investigation remains ongoing, the police have not yet made any arrests.
Officials have requested that any witnesses who may have information regarding the shooting or the suspects’ movements come forward to assist with the investigation.
Damage to property and investigation status
The investigation is focused on the Keizerstraat and Nieuwstraat areas, specifically near the 1e Nieuwstraathof, where physical evidence was recovered. Although a window was cracked and an impact site was found on a building, there is no verified information regarding the motive behind the shooting. The police have stated that the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.