The series of killings has struck fear into local residents and been headline news in the Netherlands, where armed violence is usually linked to organised crime groups.
“It has been a nightmare for everyone living in Rotterdam but also for me personally and for all the professionals involved as someone was freely wandering around shooting random victims,“ said Hillenaar.
The spree started on December 21, when a 63-year-old man was shot in the head and later died of his injuries.
Rotterdam police chief Fred Westerbeke said his team quickly established a link between the two killings but were unable to prevent a third -- an 81-year-old man was shot on Thursday.
Police took a photo of the suspect and his identity details and this allowed them to arrest him just before midnight on Thursday, added the police chief.
Rotterdam mayor Carola Schouten said there was “great relief” in the city when police arrested the suspect.
“Take good care of each other.”
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