A shooting at a home on Van der Duyn van Maasdamstraat in Wassenaar left two people injured early Sunday morning, July 12, 2026.
Police quickly arrested a suspect nearby.
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Emergency services received a report of gunfire at around 3:50 a. m.
, according to Dutch police. Officers found two victims at the scene and transported them to the hospital.
The Mobile Medical Team (MMT) was deployed alongside regular ambulance crews to assist the injured.
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Shortly after the incident, police apprehended a 42-year-old man from Wassenaar in the surrounding area. Investigators believe a physical or verbal conflict may have preceded the shooting.
The investigation into the exact circumstances is ongoing. Authorities are seeking witnesses who have not yet spoken to detectives.
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Police ask anyone who saw suspicious activity near Van der Duyn van Maasdamstraat or has security camera footage from the night of Saturday, July 11, to Sunday, July 12, to submit information through official police channels.
