Dutch crime journalist Peter R. de Vries was shot and wounded Tuesday 6 July 2021 as he left a TV station in Amsterdam. The attack on this widely-known journalist shows that even in Europe journalists are not safe. This story is published by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Here is an excerpt:

Peter R de Vries, 64, was shot minutes after leaving a TV studio, where he had appeared on a chat show.

Mr de Vries is famed for his work on exposing mobsters and drug lords, and has helped police solve a number of high-profile cases.

Three men were arrested, but police say one is no longer a suspect.

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