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Dutch Police Arrest Suspect Who Shot and Killed 3 People in Utrecht

HeadlineMar 19, 2019

In the Netherlands, authorities have arrested a man suspected of shooting passengers on a tram in the city of Utrecht, killing three people and injuring five others. Thirty-seven-year-old Gokmen Tanis, who is originally from Turkey, reportedly has a criminal record, including a possible rape charge. One of the victims of the shooting may be the gunman’s ex-wife, according to some reports. Dutch authorities initially believed the attack may have a “terrorist motive,” but later said it was no longer being treated as such.

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