Early Wednesday morning, armed individuals reportedly engaged in a shooting near Clémenceau station. CCTV footage revealed two masked gunmen with rifles, prompting a significant police response.
Armed Incident at Brussels Metro Station: Police Search Underway
Armed Incident at Brussels Metro Station: Police Search Underway
Belgian authorities are hunting for suspects following a shooting incident outside Clémenceau metro station in Brussels.
Belgian police are actively searching for armed men following a shooting incident that occurred outside the Clémenceau metro station in central Brussels. The incident, which took place early on Wednesday around 06:15 local time (05:15 GMT), involved what appears to be an exchange of gunfire between at least two individuals wearing balaclavas and wielding firearms resembling Kalashnikovs.
According to Sarah Frederickx, a spokesperson for Brussels police, the suspects fled into the metro station and may still be hiding in the network of tunnels below the city. Fortunately, authorities reported that there were no injuries resulting from the shooting. Following the incident, both local law enforcement and federal railway police have launched a thorough search of the area.
In response to the shooting, Clémenceau station has been closed, as has the nearby Brussels-Midi station, a critical terminal for Eurostar trains. Additionally, two metro lines operating in the heart of Brussels have been temporarily suspended, with services disrupted from Gare de l'Ouest to Trône station, which is in proximity to the European Parliament.
The situation is still developing, with police urging the public to remain vigilant as they work to locate the suspects involved in the shooting. More details on the incident will be released as they become available.
