A 37-year-old man from Capelle aan den IJssel who was shot Friday evening while walking his dog, has succumbed to his injuries. The victim was shot on late Friday evening on the Valerius roundabout in his hometown. Medical help was to no avail. He died in hospital, police said.

The man was hit several times. Witnesses called the police, who found him seriously injured on the street.

Almost at the same time, a car was on fire on the Burgemeester van Beresteijnlaan. Police are investigating whether the two cases are related.