Amsterdam police study possible terror motive for stabbings

Police investigators in Amsterdam included an extremist attack as a possible motive for the stabbings of two people at a busy railway station as authorities in the Dutch capital reported that a suspect shot by police is an Afghan citizen.

The 19-year-old man was questioned about his intent late Friday at the hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds while under guard, Amsterdam City Hall said in a statement.

The people stabbed at Central Station around noon also were being treated in a hospital. Their injuries were serious, but not life threatening, according to the city's statement. Neither they nor the suspect were identified.

"The victims were not chosen deliberately or with a clear reason," Amsterdam authorities said. "The investigation is still underway, and all scenarios remain open for the investigation team."