Dutch prosecutors investigate motive in Utrecht shooting

Dutch prosecutors are still seeking a motive in the Utrecht shooting

Dutch prosecutors on Tuesday said they were investigating a possible terrorist motive behind the shooting on a tram in the city of Utrecht in which three people were killed and five wounded.A Turkish-born man, 37-year-old Gokmen Tanis, was arrested after a seven-hour manhunt on Monday by security forces. Tanis remains in custody.

"Up to this point, a terrorist motive is seriously being considered," prosecutors said in a statement, citing "the nature of the shooting and a letter found in the getaway car." Under Dutch law, Tanis must be brought before a judge by Thursday but does not yet have to be charged.Three others, ranging from 20 to 74 years old, were critically injured in the shooting.

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