09 Sep 2019 | 08:17 PM UTC
Netherlands: Police officer kills two family members and himself in Dordrecht September 9 /update 1
Police officer kills two family members and himself in Dordrecht September 9; affected neighborhood cordoned off by police
Event
A police officer reportedly shot and killed two family members and himself at a house in Dordrecht's Heimerstein area on Monday evening (local time), September 9. Another person was seriously wounded in the incident. The neighborhood has been cordoned off by police.
A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected in the area over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in Dordrecht are advised to monitor developments, avoid the incident area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.