Netherlands: Suspect killed by police in Amsterdam Jan. 26

Event

According to Amsterdam police, one person was shot and killed by security forces after attempting to attack another person with a knife on Friday, January 26. Two other people were also reportedly injured in the incident, which reportedly occurred on Grote Wittenburgerstraat, in the Centrum Oost area. Authorities are not considering the incident to be an act of terrorism, but have cordoned off the area. Details are still emerging; avoid the area.

Advice

Individuals in Amsterdam are advised to avoid the area, monitor developments to the situation, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.​