There has been another shooting in Brussels, this time in the municipality of Vorst. The Brussels South Local Police Service and the Mayor of Vorst Charles Spapens (Francophone socialist) both confirm that 1 person was injured in the shooting. According to VRT News sources, 30 bullet casings from a military-grade automatic weapon were found at the scene. A second person may have been injured, but this cannot be verified as they fled the scene.
The shooting took place at around 11:45pm on De Merodestraat in Vorst at the junction with the Pierre Decosterstraat. Police report that 1 person was shot, wounding their arm. According to our sources, a second victim may have fled the scene.
VRT News sources report that at least 30 bullet casings were found at the scene. The bullets were fired from a military grade automatic weapon.
The perpetrator or perpetrators fled the scene and are being sought by police. The public prosecutor's office will release more details later today (Tuesday 11 March).
Just two weeks ago police staged a major anti-drug operation at almost the same location in Vorst. Around 30 police officers carried out checks on shops, cafes and other commercial premises. The Federal Interior Minister Bernard Quintin (Francophone liberal) was present during the police operation a fortnight ago.