Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the Marollen area of Central Brussels on Sunday evening. Police found several cartridge cases at the scene as well as traces of blood. However, there was no sign of either the victim or the person that fired the shots.
Shots fired in Brussels: police find cartridge cases and traces of blood, but no sign of victim of person that opened fire
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Linda Camarero-Verde of the Brussels-Capital-Elsene Local Police Service told VRT News that “Yesterday at 5:15pm, our officers were called to the area of the Lacaillestaat and the Bloemistenstraat after shots had been, reportedly fired there".
At the scene, officers found several cartridge cases and cartridges. Traces of blood were also found. The area was cordoned off and only the emergency services were allowed to enter the crime scene.
"Despite an extensive search of the area, no victims or suspects were found”, Ms Camarero-Verde said.
“The Brussels public prosecutor's office has been informed. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear and currently being investigated.”