A crime reporter was killed in the Netherlands this afternoon

International Desk: Peter R. de Vries, a well-known criminal correspondent in the Netherlands, was shot dead by assassins. He was attacked by miscreants on his way home after a talk show on a TV channel. Peter was shot five times along the forehead in broad daylight. The news of his death has cast a shadow of mourning over the Netherlands. The country's prime minister has also expressed condolences.

Peter, 64, was known to journalists as a black horse. There was nothing wrong with that. In his long career, he has reported on crime many times. For which he has received death threats many times. But Peter never paid much attention to the matter.

On Tuesday, Peter R. de Vries went to join a live television channel near the city center of the capital, Amsterdam. He used to take part in the show almost every day. As soon as he got out of there, he was attacked.

Peter is well-known as a criminal journalist. He has run a crime show from 1995 to 2012. That show took him to the pinnacle of fame. He also first told the story of Freddie Heineken's abduction in 1983, which was later published in a book and made into a movie. Peter received the International Emmy Award in 2006.

The country's outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte has expressed deep grief over the death of the famous journalist. "This is very sad news," he said in a statement. Dark day for the country. Through this, black color was sprinkled on the freedom of media. Other ministers have also mourned Peter's death.

Dutch police say three people have already been arrested in connection with the incident. Among them is Peter's killer. But no one's name was revealed. Police did not say the reason for the murder.

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