A man attempts to run over an officer with an excavator and is shot.

In the Netherlands, a man stole an excavator and attempted to run over a police officer with it. Faced with danger, law enforcement opened fire and hit him twice. The wounded 30-year-old survived and was hospitalized under police guard. The targeted officer miraculously escaped unharmed despite the imposing size of the machine. No passersby were injured either. The police are investigating to understand the motives—illegal substances or a psychological crisis are likely involved.