Contacted by The Freethe Brussels public prosecutor's office responded by press release, confirming our information, providing some details.
“Around 8:50 p.m., a patrol from the Midi zone was stopped by two passers-by reporting a shooting near Aumale. On site, the patrol discovered two victims with gunshot wounds, can we read at the start of the press release. One of the victims was in critical condition and, when law enforcement arrived, was being resuscitated on site by witnesses. Despite the rapid intervention of emergency services, the victim died on the spot as a result of his injuries. The second victim was treated by emergency services and transferred to hospital. His condition is stable and his life is not in danger.”
Some press reports mention a refugee of Palestinian origin as the victim killed. Questioned about this, the Brussels public prosecutor's office denied it. “Based on our information, this is not correct.”
An investigating judge was requested for acts of assassination and attempted assassination. “The alleged perpetrator(s) are currently being sought. The investigation is ongoing and the motive remains unknown at this stage. All avenues are explored”punctuates the prosecution in its press release.
Four shootings in a few days in Brussels, mired in violence linked to drug trafficking
An infamous hotspot
Last October, no less than four shootings broke out in the space of a few days in this same corner of the Aumale district. To the point that the Brussels region decided to make it a “hotspot”, that is to say, officially recognize the places as a problematic point linked to the deal and related violence. And thus, strengthen security in the neighborhood.
“Society may not be more violent, but criminals no longer have many scruples”
It is clear that this did not prevent a person from being killed on Sunday. The Free has also learned that the investigations are in the hands of the federal judicial police (PJF) in Brussels.
According to figures from the federal police, at least 89 shootings have already been recorded this year in Brussels, having cost the lives of 9 people and leaving 48 injured. Last year, there were 62 shootings, leaving 4 dead and 28 injured. The year 2024 is therefore already experiencing a sad record.
