Three seriously injured in shooting in Antwerp city centre

Three seriously injured in shooting in Antwerp city centre
Police forces and a security perimeter on the scene of a shooting close to the Meir, the heart of Antwerp city center, Wednesday 16 October 2024. Credit: Belga

Three people were critically injured in shooting in downtown Antwerp on Wednesday, local police reported.

Two of the individuals are in life-threatening conditions. A fourth person has been apprehended.

Authorities are still clarifying the roles of those involved.

The shooting occurred in an apartment located in the commercial district, at the intersection of Meir and Jezusstraat.

Police have established a security perimeter to conduct the necessary investigations.


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