Bullet may have hit moving city bus in Amsterdam, police seek witnesses
A moving city bus with passengers on board may have been hit by a bullet on the Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Nobody was hurt. Police are looking for witnesses and camera footage.
A moving city bus carrying passengers may have been hit by a bullet on the Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, the police said on Wednesday. Nobody was hurt.
What happened
Around 22:15, the emergency services received reports that a moving city bus had been hit, possibly by a shot. The bus had just passed Plein 40-45 when a loud bang was suddenly heard.
Officers found a visible impact in the window of the bus’s rear door. According to the police, it was possibly caused by a bullet. GVB and the police looked after the passengers and witnesses.
Fight on the tram track
Before the bang, witnesses reportedly saw a fight on the tram track near the Slotermeerlaan. The police are still investigating whether the two incidents are linked.
Forensic investigators examined the scene and secured traces. The police also started asking around in the neighbourhood and requisitioned camera footage.
Witnesses sought
The police are asking anyone with information about the possible shooting or the possible fight to come forward. People with camera footage can share it through the police tip form.
