Nephew shot dead at NDSM wharf, Marcel: "I know it's true, but I can't believe it"
Marcel Blijd, a dedicated prison worker, was fatally shot on a terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord following an argument reportedly sparked by a loose dog. Police have taken a suspect into custody as friends, family, and colleagues mourn the loss of a man widely remembered for his fairness and kindness.
Family and colleagues have gathered at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord to mourn the death of Marcel Blijd, who was shot and killed on a terrace yesterday afternoon. Blijd, who worked for the Dutch Custodial Institutions Agency at a prison in Zaanstad, has been remembered by loved ones as a kind and principled man who advocated for everyone he worked with. Family members expressed deep grief and disbelief over the tragedy, noting how much Blijd meant to those around him.
The shooting reportedly occurred following an argument, with witnesses suggesting the conflict began over the suspect's loose dog. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident, though details remain limited due to ongoing legal restrictions surrounding the detention. As the investigation continues, the community and colleagues of the deceased continue to pay their respects at the scene where the fatal altercation took place.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
