Popular Dutch crime journalist, Peter R de Vries has died after being shot on a street in central Amsterdam.
Gatekeepers News had reported that de Vries who was known for investigating the criminal underworld was shot after leaving a TV studio, where he had appeared on a show on RTL Boulevard.
The 64-year-old journalist and TV presenter was shot up to five times at a close range.
Two suspects have been arrested for the shooting.
“Peter was fearless,” RTL Boulevard presenter, Marieke Elzinga said in a radio interview.
Gatekeepers News Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said he will do everything to make sure justice is served.
In a press conference, Rutte said the attack was shocking and incomprehensible.
“An attack on a courageous journalist. And with that an attack on free journalism, that is so essential for our democracy, for our constitutional state and for our society.”
De Vries is survived by his wife, daughter and son.
