Police Hunt Metro Shooting Suspects in Brussels

Belgian police are searching for two suspects involved in a shooting at the Clemenceau metro station in Brussels. The incident occurred without any injuries and is suspected to be drug-related. Following the event, several metro stations were closed, and a significant police presence was deployed in response.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-02-2025 18:03 IST | Created: 05-02-2025 18:03 IST
Police Hunt Metro Shooting Suspects in Brussels
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Belgian police initiated a manhunt on Wednesday for two suspects following a shooting incident in the Brussels metro system, according to the city's prosecutor's office.

The early morning shooting, which occurred at Clemenceau station, left no injuries and appears to lack any terrorist motivations. Authorities suspect the act was drug-related.

Broadcaster VRT revealed footage of the suspects entering the station and firing their weapons, aiming at an individual but missing. The subsequent police operation significantly disrupted metro traffic in Brussels, affecting the city's extensive commuter network.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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