Netherlands: 2 killed in twin shooting incidents in Rotterdam

A gunman first opened fire at a house and then at a university medical centre, the BBC reported.

At least two persons have been killed in twin shooting incidents in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the media reported on Thursday, citing authorities.

A gunman first opened fire at a house and then at a university medical centre, the BBC reported.

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Two individuals -- a 39-year-old woman, and a 42-year-old teacher, were killed in the two locations.

A police officer told the media that the 14-year-old daughter of the woman was also shot and is seriously injured, the BBC reported.

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According to reports, a 32-year-old man has been arrested, following which he was taken into custody.

Armed forces gathered around the Erasmus University Medical Centre, while medical staff and patients left the buildings.

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In some visuals, the staff at the university were seen fleeing the medical facility as the police personnel conducted a raid.

An official said the accused's motive behind the shooting is yet to be known, the BBC reported.

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The police said that the suspect was a student at the Erasmus University Medical Centre, where the shooting took place.

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