Armed Bandits Fire Shots in Central Brussels Metro Horror
Belgian cops are on the hunt for two armed men after a shocking shooting outside Clémenceau metro station in Brussels early this morning. CCTV shows two masked suspects wielding what look like Kalashnikov rifles at the metro entrance just after 6am local time.
The gunmen fired warning shots into the air before making a swift getaway through the metro tunnels or hopping on a train. Luckily, no one was hurt in the terrifying incident.
Metro Chaos as Brussels Public Transport Shut Down
The brazen shoot-out brought Brussels’ rush hour to a standstill. Key metro lines 2 and 6, plus trams 4 and 10, faced partial closures as police launched a major investigation. The busy Midi train station was also temporarily sealed off as a precaution.
Police Confirm Warning Shots Fired, No Terror Links
“Shots were fired at Clémenceau metro station around 7 a.m. local time,” a police spokesperson said. “These appear to be warning shots with no one targeted. No injuries reported. This is not regarded as a terrorist act.”
Authorities are combing through surveillance footage to track down the two masked men who struck fear into commuters during the rush.
Brussels on Edge After Recent Spike in Violence
This shooting is the latest in a disturbing string of violent episodes across Brussels. In June 2024, another gun attack near Brussels-Midi left two dead and three injured. A September 2024 shooting at the same metro station left bullet holes in a nearby house, though no one was hurt.
Local residents and commuters are rattled by the surge in attacks. Police have set up a command post in Anderlecht, close to the crime scene, and have urged the public to stay alert and report any information that could aid the investigation.
