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March 19, 2019

Dutch Police Arrest Suspect Who Shot and Killed 3 People in Utrecht
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In the Netherlands, authorities have arrested a man suspected of
shooting passengers on a tram in the city of Utrecht, killing three
people and injuring five others. Thirty-seven-year-old Gokmen Tanis, who
is originally from Turkey, reportedly has a criminal record, including a
possible rape charge. One of the victims of the shooting may be the
gunman's ex-wife, according to some reports. Dutch authorities initially
believed the attack may have a "terrorist motive," but later said it was
no longer being treated as such.


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