Boy, 16, arrested over fatal Schiedam shooting

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy from Schiedam over the fatal shooting at the Weverpad in Schiedam last Saturday. He was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in Capelle aan den IJssel, on the Rietbaan. Police say he is suspected of murder or manslaughter and attempted murder or manslaughter.

The victim, 19-year-old Tico, was shot dead, and two others were wounded. The three men were doing renovation work at a house at the Weverpad when the shooting happened on Saturday. The third victim ran off after the shooting and was arrested, but was released on Monday afternoon. Police say he is no longer a suspect.

Police are still looking for 2 other suspects, who were dressed in dark clothing. They are asking residents to share doorbell camera footage and witnesses to come forward.

Mayor Harald Bergmann is putting up cameras in the neighbourhood, according to a letter to the municipal council. Two explosions hit the same area on Sunday evening.

Bergmann welcomed the arrest but said he was shocked by the suspect's age. "I'm glad to hear the extra efforts by the police and the Public Prosecution Service have led to an arrest. The help of local people is crucial too. At the same time, I'm shocked at how young the suspect is. I hope there will be more arrests soon," he said. A silent march for Tico will be held on Friday, in consultation with his relatives.