Memorial for security guard Berry Leenders in Nijmegen canceled due to safety concerns

The memorial for Berry Leenders, the security guard who was shot dead last week in Overasselt, has been canceled. The event was set to take place on Sunday in Nijmegen and was organized by the student association Carolus Magnus.

According to the student association, safety concerns are the reason for the cancellation of the memorial. They indicated that there is no direct threat from criminals present, but there are worries about safety surrounding the event.

The death of Berry Leenders has received significant media attention and has led to many reactions within the community. The student association Carolus Magnus wanted to pay their respects with this memorial, but concluded that it is not responsible to proceed at this time.

The cancellation comes after a violent incident in Overasselt, where Leenders lost his life. No details have been released about the specific safety concerns that led to this decision.

Several local news outlets have confirmed the news of the cancellation. Both De Telegraaf and NU.nl as well as HLN have reported on the decision of the student association.

It is still unclear whether an alternative memorial will take place in the future or if other ways are being considered to honor Leenders' memory.