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Family of Shot Man in Amsterdam: 'Pleasant Friday Ended in Tragedy'
The family of a 61-year-old man killed on a terrace in Amsterdam-Noord expressed their grief after he was shot on Friday, describing him as peaceful and supportive. They criticized media outlets for publishing his name, age, and workplace without restraint, which led his father to identify his son through news reports before contacting police. The family has urged the media to stop speculating about the motive and to respect their privacy by ceasing the use of images and the victim's surname. Police arrested a suspect shortly after the incident and recovered a suspected weapon from the IJ riverbed; the suspect remains detained with limited contact allowed only with his lawyer.
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