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34-year-old man shot dead at hospitality venue, police hunt for tattooed shooter

A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting near a hospitality venue on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam early Saturday morning. Police are currently searching for a male suspect with a tattoo on his right hand who was last seen fleeing toward Vondelpark.

A 34-year-old man was fatally shot near a hospitality venue on the Amstelveenseweg in the Oud-Zuid district of Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the early hours of Saturday, shortly after 2:30 AM, near the Overtoomsesluis bridge. Despite the immediate efforts of emergency responders to provide medical assistance, the victim passed away at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that the victim was a local resident. Police have launched an extensive investigation into the shooting and have cordoned off the surrounding area to collect evidence. Based on descriptions provided by witnesses, the perpetrator is identified as a man with a visible tattoo on his right hand. Following the shooting, the suspect was seen fleeing on foot in the direction of Vondelpark. Law enforcement officials are actively searching for the individual and have urged anyone with information regarding the event or the suspect to come forward, offering options for anonymous reporting as the investigation continues.

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