Brussels police are investigating a shooting that took place early Wednesday morning near Clemenceau metro station, with authorities confirming that no terrorist motive is suspected.

While the incident caused concern, fortunately, no one was injured during the attack.

Details of the Shooting Incident

The shooting unfolded around 6:00 am when two masked individuals carrying Kalashnikov-style rifles fired shots outside the metro station.

Surveillance footage, released by broadcaster RTBF, showed the two suspects firing multiple shots before fleeing into the station’s tunnels.

A massive search operation was launched as investigators worked with video evidence to track the suspects’ movements through the city’s metro system.

No Indication of Terrorism and Increased Gun Violence in Brussels

Prosecutors confirmed that, based on the available evidence, there is no sign of a terrorist motive in the incident.

As the police conducted a thorough search, Brussels’ transport authorities closed the Clemenceau and nearby Midi metro stations, halting traffic on two metro lines to allow the search to continue.

Local media reported that the shooting could potentially be linked to ongoing drug gang violence, a concerning issue that has seen an increase in recent years.

Last year alone, Brussels saw 89 shooting incidents, resulting in nine deaths, most of which were tied to rival drug gangs.

Brussels Incident Follows Deadly School Shooting in Sweden

This shooting in Brussels comes on the heels of another tragic event in Sweden.

On Tuesday, a mass shooting at a school in Örebro’s Västhaga district left eleven people dead, including the gunman, who turned the weapon on himself.

Swedish authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, although they suspect the shooter acted alone.

The identity of the 35-year-old gunman has not been revealed, but reports describe him as a reclusive individual who had distanced himself from his family and friends in recent years.

Sweden Mourns and Pays Tribute to Victims

Sweden’s Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, called the event the “worst mass shooting in Swedish history” and expressed his deep condolences for the victims.

He stated, “Today, we have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people,” further adding that the thoughts of the entire nation are with the victims’ families.

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden also offered his condolences, expressing sorrow for the atrocity and thanking the police, rescue, and medical personnel who responded to the tragedy.

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