One of the victims, in critical condition, was resuscitated by passers-by. The other, aged 28, died from her injuries. It is likely that the person hospitalized is a collateral victim, the Brussels prosecutor's office said on Monday.
The public prosecutor has opened an investigation into murder and attempted murder.
A person killed in a new shooting in Brussels, which has already seen at least 89 this year
Investigators are now looking for video surveillance images (surveillance cameras, dashcams, doorbell cameras or any other image capture) which would have filmed the perpetrator(s), police report. “The perpetrator fled on foot in the direction of rue Sébastopol. He could have gotten into a gray Audi A4,” she specifies.
They are also looking for anyone who may have information about the deceased victim. The man is believed to be homeless and could have frequented different homeless centers or shelters, police said. On the evening of the incident, he was dressed in a red jacket, dark pants and light sneakers.
People who have information can make their declaration using the form on the federal police website or by calling the free number 0800/30 300.
