Cops identify Utrecht tram shooting attacker
Many people have been injured and three are reported to have lost their lives in the incident of shooting in a tram on Monday in Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht police’s Twitter account says that many people are reported to have been injured in the firing incident. Support campaign is being run. The Utrecht Mayor informed that three people have died in this firing incident.
The Head of the Dutch Anti-Terrorism has said that firing has been reported in many places in Utrecht. This firing occurred only a few hours before in a tram. Anti-Terror Coordinator warned people on Twitter that the attacker is still out of the grip of the police. Earlier, he had said that the level of danger in Utrecht has reached 5, which is the highest.
Dutch police and paramilitary forces have increased investigations and security at the airport and important railway stations. Police also increased security in neighboring Germany. The invader is on the German border near the Netherlands. Security has also been increased on highways and small roads.
Utrecht Police has released photos and advisories of a 37 year old man. It said that this person was born in Turkey and is the prime suspect related to firing in Utrecht. If this person is seen anywhere, then instead of approaching citizens are advised to call the cops.
The police asks you to look out for the 37 year old Gökman Tanis (born in Turkey) associated with the incident this morning at the #24oktoberplein in #Utrecht. Do not approach him but call 0800-6070. pic.twitter.com/U1IWEDtUYu
— Politie Utrecht (@PolitieUtrecht) March 18, 2019
Utrecht police has informed that this incident of firing took place in a tram, many helicopters have been deployed for help. Police said that terrorists may be involved in this incident.
An attacker fired at unarmed people on a tram in Utrecht city of the Netherlands on Monday, in which people were injured. The city’s mayor gave this information on Monday. The mayor said that the officials are watching this incident as a possible terrorist attack. Utrecht Mayor Jan Van Zanen said in a video message on Twitter: “At this time we can confirm the death of three people and the injuries of nine people. The condition of three of the injured is critical. “
On the other hand, the Netherlands’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the trial of the shootout will be investigated as a possible terrorist attack. He said that the Netherlands will never kneel in front of “intolerance.” Rutte said in the reporters’ dialogue with the country’s justice minister in The Hague that “there may be many people’s casualties” in the incident.
According to local media reports, anti-terrorism police teams were also present on the spot. “The firing incident took place in 24oktoberplein in Utrecht … Several people are reported to be injured,” said Utrecht Police’s Twitter account. The surrounding areas have been surrounded and we are investigating the case. “
