A garage owner in Rotterdam has been the victim of crime twice within a single week, according to De Telegraaf. The most recent incident was a robbery at the garage, during which police opened fire on a suspect.
Officers shot and wounded one person after a violent robbery, Rijnmond and Crimesite report. According to AD.nl, the suspect was hit after failing to heed warning shots fired by police.
The reports describe the police response as targeted at violent robbers, with one suspect struck. Further details on the suspect's condition, any arrests, or the circumstances of the earlier incident were not included in the available reporting.
The case adds to attention on armed robberies at businesses in the city and on how officers respond when suspects disregard warnings. De Telegraaf frames the episode around the garage owner, who has now been confronted with two incidents in quick succession.
It was not immediately clear from the reporting whether anyone has been charged or whether the two incidents are believed to be connected. Police have not released additional information in the material available.
What to watch next: updates from Rotterdam police on the wounded suspect's condition and on whether the two incidents are linked.
