Shooting of star Dutch reporter raises European concern

European leaders and lawmakers are expressing dismay after a veteran Dutch crime reporter was shot in the head in downtown Amsterdam following a TV appearance

AMSTERDAM -- European leaders and lawmakers expressed dismay Wednesday and rights advocates demanded justice after a veteran Dutch crime reporter was shot in the head in downtown Amsterdam following a TV appearance. Peter R. de Vries, a journalist celebrated for his courageous reporting on the Dutch underworld, was fighting for his life in an Amsterdam hospital after the Tuesday night shooting. Two suspects remained in custody Wednesday, while a third person detained Tuesday night was let go, according to a Dutch police statement. The motive for the attack was not disclosed. Supporters brought flowers to the crime scene, still cordoned off by police.