Multiple deaths at Rotterdam university hospital shooting

The 32-year-old suspect, a university student, fatally shot a 39-year-old woman living in his neighborhood and seriously injured her 14-year-old daughter, police said in a televised news conference, according to Reuters.

After setting the woman's house on fire, the gunman went to the Rotterdam Medical Centre university hospital, where he entered a classroom and fatally shot a 46-year-old teacher.

The man was arrested near the hospital, where he also set a fire. His motive was unknown.

"We have been shocked by a horrible incident. Shots were fired in two different places in the city. Many people witnessed it," Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb said. "Emotions in the city are very high.

My condolences go out to the victims."

"The suspect was known to law enforcement and in 2021 he was prosecuted and convicted for animal abuse," said Hugo Hillenaar, Rotterdam's chief prosecutor.

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