Jerge Hoefdraad in ‘very critical condition’ after ex-Ajax winger is shot in head at party
Amsterdam Police have issued an apology after incorrectly reporting that Jerge Hoefdraad had died following a shooting in the Dutch capital.
Hoefdraad, the former Ajax winger, was reportedly shot in the head as he attempted to break up an altercation during a party.
It was subsequently reported in the local media that Hoefdraad, 35, had tragically lost his life, with the police forced to retract on their original statement and issue an amended one.
The updated statement read: “To our regret, the message was incorrectly reported this afternoon of the death of the 35-year-old victim of the shooting incident on Stekkenbergweg.
“He is in a very critical condition in hospital. We deeply regret this and apologise to his family.”
A suspect has already been identified owing to several witness statements, although no arrest has been made at this time.
The statement continued: “The detectives now have very strong indications about the identity of the man who is suspected of having fired the shots.
“The police are therefore calling on him to come and report himself.
“The detective has started an extensive investigation and is urgently looking for footage and witnesses.
“At the time of the shooting, just before 6 o'clock, a party was going on in the building on Stekkenbergweg.
“For that reason, the police are urgently calling on witnesses who have not yet been spoken to to come forward.”
Hoefdraad started his career with Ajax before playing for the likes of RKC Waalwijk, Almere City and SC Cambuur.