Police launches investigation into Antwerp shooting

Police launches investigation into Antwerp shooting
Credit : Belga/ Dirk Waem

Gunshots were fired on Saturday evening in the Wilrijk district of Antwerp, with no injuries reported, according to local police.

Residents alerted authorities around 22:00 after hearing the shots.

Police confirmed finding evidence of a bullet impact in the area.

Specialised forensic teams were dispatched to examine the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under further investigation, police spokesperson Wouter Bruyns said Sunday.

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