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A hostage situation at an Apple Store in Amsterdam on Tuesday ended with the hostage being freed and the suspect being taken into custody after he was struck by a police vehicle as he ran from the store, law enforcement officials said. The suspect died Wednesday evening as a result of his injuries, Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool reported, citing the suspect’s attorney.
Earlier Wednesday, police said they’re still investigating the incident as well as a possible motive. Police said the suspect had a handgun and a semi-automatic weapon and was carrying explosive components, though the explosive materials weren’t yet armed. They said the suspect, a 27-year-old Amsterdam resident, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Posted by Abdul |