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Police Re-engage with Shooting Victims in Nørresundby for Mental Support

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • North Jutland Police are re-engaging with individuals affected by a shooting incident in Nørresundby to offer mental health support.
  • The police are prioritizing contact with those closest to the event, providing additional crisis assistance.
  • Investigations into the cause of a fire at an auto-painting workshop at the same location are ongoing.

North Jutland Police are resuming contact with individuals deeply affected by the recent shooting incident at Virkelyst 12 in Nørresundby. The initiative aims to provide crucial mental health support to witnesses and victims grappling with the aftermath of the violent event.

"When you have been involved in such a violent incident as this, you have a need for help with the mental consequences you have incurred," stated Niels Kronborg, deputy police director at North Jutland Police. The police have previously reached out to those involved, but are now intensifying their efforts, particularly focusing on individuals who were in close proximity to the incident. These individuals will receive further offers of crisis assistance, including support from the psychosocial emergency response.

Alongside the ongoing investigation into the shooting, police are also investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed an auto-painting workshop at the same premises. The police presence remains active at and around the crime scene as these investigations continue.

Når man har været involveret i så voldsom en hændelse som den her, har man et behov for at få hjælp i forhold til de mentale følger, man har pådraget sig.

— Niels KronborgDeputy police director at North Jutland Police, explaining the rationale behind re-engaging with those affected by the shooting.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.