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| Fortuyn assassinated in Netherlands |
| 2002-05-06 |
| Right-wing Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn was shot dead by an unidentified gunman, Dutch television reported. Police confirmed the attack, but did not immediately confirm his death. Earlier, Fortuyn's spokesman said Fortuyn was unlikely to survive the gunshot wounds. The day after the French election... No suspects noted yet. Mr Fortuyn has provoked public indignation by calling for the Netherlands' borders to be closed to immigrants and by describing Islam as a 'backward' religion. A fatwah, perhaps? Still no details... One unconfirmed report said that a suspect had been detained. A reporter said four people chased the gunman, who apparently fired in their direction. Police said they had arrested a white Dutch man in relation to the killing, but no motive has yet been established. Guess it was the Reds, rather than the turbans. Or the Greens. Or any other nut group. Stay tuned for more... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |