BRUSSELS – In a shocking incident on Monday night, gunfire echoed near Brussels’ bustling core. Two people were slain, others injured. The alleged weapon? An AK-47.
Eyewitnesses claim: the shooter shouted “Allahu Akbar.” He fired shots, then vanished.
Soccer Jerseys and Terror Claims
Emerging from a scooter, the shooter targeted two individuals. Their attire? Sweden soccer jerseys. Belgian media giant, Sudinfo, caught wind.
A viral video tells more. The man, with audacity, claims an ISIS link. He brags about shooting Swedes, avenging Muslims’ deaths.
Soccer and Shots
Heysel Stadium, roughly three miles from the shooting, was abuzz. Belgium versus Sweden. A UEFA European Championship qualifier was underway. But after this chilling incident? Halted at halftime. The gunman? Still at large. The crowd? Stuck inside – safety first.
Prime Minister’s Take
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo didn’t mince words. On platform X, he condemned: “a cowardly attack.” His plea? Stay alert. The shooter? Still roaming free.
“I am closely monitoring,” he asserted, nodding to his Crisis Center colleagues.
Viral Video Visuals
The perpetrator? Hard to miss. On social media and news outlets, he’s clear: a bright orange shirt, chasing, firing at innocent pedestrians. At one point, pursuing them inside a building, then shooting again.
Sudinfo shared more. The shooter’s chilling claim: he took lives “to avenge the Muslims.” His departure? As quick as his entrance. He scooted away.
Ilse Vande Keere, police representative, confirmed police were swift. The area? Locked down. Her comment on the shooting details? Tight-lipped.
Broader Context
This isn’t an isolated incident. The current Israel-Hamas conflict is fanning flames. European nations? On edge.
–With inputs from the Associated Press
