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02 Feb 2019 | 04:18 PM UTC

Belgium: Three shot in Antwerp February 2

Shooting leaves one person dead and two others wounded in Antwerp February 2; suspects arrested and localized traffic disruptions reported

Warning

Event

A shooting was reported in Antwerp on the afternoon (local time) of Saturday, February 2, in which one person was killed and two others wounded. Police arrested two suspects near the incident site and closed the Brederodestraat to traffic. Lingering, localized traffic disruptions are possible in the area over the coming hours.

Advice

Individuals in Antwerp are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for lingering traffic disruptions in the affected area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.