Man shot dead in packed bar in Amsterdam was prison warden
A man who was shot dead on a packed terrace in Amsterdam on Friday afternoon was a warden at a...
Marcel Blijd, a prison warden, was fatally shot dead on a crowded terrace in Amsterdam on Friday. The incident occurred outside De Baanderij restaurant on the NSDM quay, near Amsterdam Centraal Station. Initially, it appeared to be a dispute over a dog running loose. Witnesses described Blijd as a respected figure within the prison system, having served 30 years and earning the admiration of colleagues and inmates alike.
Police found the gunman, who wore a white shirt and red trousers, had thrown his weapon into the water but did not attempt to flee. He surrendered to authorities shortly after the shooting. Blijd's death has raised questions about whether the shooting was connected to his position at Zaanstad prison, which houses some of Amsterdam's most dangerous criminals. Investigations are underway to determine the motive for the attack.
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