Still according to the prosecution, in the home, three deceased victims were found. “It concerns a 40-year-old woman and two children, aged 13 and 1 year. The woman and youngest child appear to have died from gunshot wounds. The cause of death of the third victim is under investigation.” According to the first elements of the investigation, the events took place Friday evening.
The 54-year-old man, found in the home, appears to be the victim’s partner. He was deprived of his liberty by the police. According to our information, the family had lived in the building for around three years.
“The laboratory of the federal judicial police, a ballistic expert and a forensic doctor were seized by the Brussels public prosecutor’s office. In addition, an investigating judge was requested for murder“, said the prosecution.
“A real drama”
On site, a judicial exclusion perimeter was set up. At the start of the evening, the Ixellois avenue was still blocked and numerous police vehicles were present.
In the neighborhood, it’s a shock. “I’m upset, stunned.”testifies on site Anna, who has lived on the avenue for around thirty years. “It’s a quiet neighborhood. In thirty years here, I’ve never seen anything like it. A stroke of madness is a real tragedy.”
(With Belga)
