Armed Men Sought After Early Morning Shooting in Brussels Metro Area

Belgian police are on high alert following a shooting outside the Clémenceau metro station in Brussels, where two armed men were spotted. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but the police have closed key transit stations as they pursue the suspects.

 

Belgian police are actively searching for armed individuals following a shooting incident that occurred near the Clémenceau metro station in central Brussels early Wednesday morning. Security footage captured two men, wearing balaclavas and armed with what appeared to be Kalashnikov rifles, at approximately 06:15 local time (05:15 GMT). Witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire, prompting panic in the area.

According to Brussels police spokeswoman Sarah Frederickx, the suspects reportedly fled into the metro station, where they may still be hiding in the tunnels. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the altercation.

In response to the incident, local and federal railway police have joined forces to search the vicinity. The Clémenceau station has been closed to the public, along with the nearby Brussels-Midi station, which serves Eurostar trains. Additionally, two metro lines that connect the center of Brussels to key locations, including the European Parliament, have been temporarily suspended.

This situation remains fluid as authorities conduct investigations and searches for the suspects. Updates will continue to be provided as more information becomes available.