Family and friends in silent journey Bas, like to rest in the hedge of honor | Inland

“The corona measures also apply to this silent journey. That means we have to keep a distance of five feet. We do not want to run the risk that the silent draft will cause additional spread of the virus. For that reason, in consultation between the family, organization and the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, it was decided to only let family and friends walk in silence. ” People are also asked to wear a mouth mask. “It is not mandatory. We understand that this is difficult if you want to share your grief, but the Municipality of Haarlemmermeer and the Kennemerland Safety Region have pointed out to us that this is essential ”, the organization explains.

The 24-year-old man was shot dead at a recreational lake in Amsterdam on Saturday. According to his family when he wanted to prevent a watch from his friend from being stolen. Van Wijk’s death has led to great indignation. With the hashtag ‘Justice for Bas’, twitterers are calling to demonstrate on the Dam in Amsterdam next Sunday. The family has explicitly indicated that the trip on Friday evening has no political character. “People who still want to make a statement can go to the demonstration on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday. The organizers of the silent tour are completely separate from the demonstration on Dam Square. ”

The police arrested five Amsterdammers on Wednesday for the fatal shooting, aged 18 to 26. Two suspects (26 and 20) have been arrested in Zandvoort. The other three (18, 19 and 20) have been arrested at various locations in Amsterdam. One of them has already been sent. He has no involvement in the deadly shooting incident, according to the prosecution. It has not been said who it concerns. The other four will hear on Friday afternoon whether they should be detained longer. The suspects are in restrictions. This means that they may only have contact with their lawyer.

The Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema of Amsterdam has also expressed her sympathy for the death of the man. “Everything indicates that he is an innocent victim who has paid the highest price for his courage,” she said.

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