Breaking: 2 Killed in Brussels By Gunman Who Yelled ‘Allah Akbar’ While Opening Fire

A gunman who allegedly swore allegiance to ISIS opened fire in downtown Brussels, Belgium, killing two and injuring several more.

Video captured the attack showing the assailant in an orange jacket opening fire with a rifle in a building while shouting in Arabic as a victim can be seen dropping to the floor.

A Gunman in the Belgian Capital City of Brussels, who announced his Allegence to ISIS and stated his need to “Avenge Muslims” has reportedly Killed at least 2 Swedish Nationals and Injured many other Civilians with a Massive Manhunt currently underway by Belgian Police to find… pic.twitter.com/rhhzkfrgu9

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) October 16, 2023

From The Guardian:

Media reports aired amateur videos showing a man firing several shots near a station using a large weapon, and Belgian broadcasters said the two victims were Swedes. The Swedish national football team had been scheduled to play Belgium at Heysel Stadium later in the evening, about 3 miles (5km) away but the match was cancelled.

A video claiming responsibility for the shooting was circulating on social media, in which a man speaks Arabic, a source close to the case said.

A police spokesperson, Ilse Vande Keere, said officers arrived at the scene and sealed off the immediate neighbourhood. She declined to elaborate on the circumstances of the shooting.

The threat level in the Belgian capital was raised to level 4, and in the rest of the country to level 3.

“I have just offered my sincere condolences to [Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson] following tonight’s harrowing attack on Swedish citizens in Brussels. Our thoughts are with the families and friends who lost their loved ones. As close partners the fight against terrorism is a joint one,” Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on social media.

I have just offered my sincere condolences to @SwedishPM following tonight’s harrowing attack on Swedish citizens in Brussels.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends who lost their loved ones.

As close partners the fight against terrorism is a joint one.

— Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 (@alexanderdecroo) October 16, 2023

Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, said: “The heart of Europe is hit by violence. My heart goes out to the families of the victims of the deadly attack in the centre of Brussels. My support for the Belgian authorities and security services who are monitoring the situation.”

Belgium reportedly elevated its terror alert to the highest level in the wake of the Islamic attack.

The suspected shooter uploaded video on Facebook claiming he’s a “fighter for Allah” who killed “three Swedes,” according to Belgian publication Nieuwsblad.

🚨Breaking News Update 🚨

In Brussels a Muslim terrorist shot dead 2 Swedish football supporters.

From the video, which needs to be verified, is allegedly Tunisian Slayem Slouma. He claims to belong to ISIS & boasts of having killed unbelievers. pic.twitter.com/XfV4juRq3l

— David Atherton (@DaveAtherton20) October 16, 2023

This comes days after former Hamas leader Khalid Mashal called for Muslims to mobilize for a global jihad against Israel and the West.

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