Police in Belgium launched a manhunt following a shooting near Clémenceau metro station, where armed assailants reportedly exchanged fire early Wednesday.
Brussels on High Alert: Armed Gunmen Target Metro Station
Brussels on High Alert: Armed Gunmen Target Metro Station
Authorities in Brussels are investigating an early-morning shooting incident outside a major metro station, prompting a city-wide search for suspects.
The capital's security forces are intensely scouring the area for the gunmen, as investigations reveal footage examining the incident.
Belgian authorities have ramped up security protocols in response to the shooting near Clémenceau station, which occurred around 6:15 AM local time. Surveillance videos captured two masked men, allegedly wielding Kalashnikov rifles, as they engaged in gunfire at the entrance of the station.
Following the incident, Sarah Frederickx, a spokeswoman for Brussels police, confirmed that the suspects fled into the metro station, raising concerns they could still be hiding in the network of tunnels. Fortunately, reports indicate that there were no injuries connected to this shooting event.
In light of the ongoing investigation, police have temporarily closed Clémenceau station and also shut down the nearby Brussels-Midi station, a pivotal hub for Eurostar services. Furthermore, two metro lines that traverse the city center between Gare de l'Ouest and Trône, situated in proximity to the European Parliament, have been suspended as a precaution.
Authorities remain vigilant as they work to apprehend the suspects involved. Meanwhile, updates are continuously being provided to the public regarding this developing story, with further information expected to be released shortly.
Belgian authorities have ramped up security protocols in response to the shooting near Clémenceau station, which occurred around 6:15 AM local time. Surveillance videos captured two masked men, allegedly wielding Kalashnikov rifles, as they engaged in gunfire at the entrance of the station.
Following the incident, Sarah Frederickx, a spokeswoman for Brussels police, confirmed that the suspects fled into the metro station, raising concerns they could still be hiding in the network of tunnels. Fortunately, reports indicate that there were no injuries connected to this shooting event.
In light of the ongoing investigation, police have temporarily closed Clémenceau station and also shut down the nearby Brussels-Midi station, a pivotal hub for Eurostar services. Furthermore, two metro lines that traverse the city center between Gare de l'Ouest and Trône, situated in proximity to the European Parliament, have been suspended as a precaution.
Authorities remain vigilant as they work to apprehend the suspects involved. Meanwhile, updates are continuously being provided to the public regarding this developing story, with further information expected to be released shortly.
