Four people injured in Brussels center shooting; one serious
A shooting in Brussels city center on a Wednesday left four people wounded, one of them critically. Police sources shared with Europa Press that no suspects have been arrested at this time and the investigation is ongoing as authorities coordinate the response and gather evidence.
Authorities have not released a definite account of the incident, prompting local media to report that investigators’ leading hypothesis points to a clash between rival gangs. While officials have not confirmed this scenario, it has become a focal point of coverage as more details emerge from the scene and subsequent police briefings.
Responders were alerted to gunfire in the Toisson d’Or neighborhood, in central Brussels, around 7.30 pm. Multiple ambulances arrived to assist the wounded, and doctors prioritized care for those injured, including a patient whose life was judged to be in danger by a police spokesman. The emergency response underlines the seriousness of the event and the immediate danger faced by bystanders in the area.
Police personnel sealed off the area to protect the crime scene and to prevent the suspect(s) from leaving. The Brussels Police spokesperson confirmed that there was no sign of the perpetrator(s) in the vicinity at the time of the operation, and safety measures remained in place as investigators continued their work. Several metro stations near the scene were temporarily closed to facilitate police operations and to preserve public safety while inquiries proceeded.
The federal police, which typically handles terrorism related matters, declined to comment when contacted by Europa Press and referenced information provided by local police. The authorities emphasized that the investigation is collaborative and ongoing, with no definitive conclusions announced publicly yet. The incident has prompted a rapid, coordinated response involving local police, federal officers, and emergency services as they work to establish a precise timeline and determine the motive and sequence of events.