Begium: Police investigate shooting in central Brussels as of the afternoon Feb. 13

Police are investigating a shooting incident near the Porte de Hal in Brussels as of the afternoon of Feb. 13. Reports indicate that unidentified assailants fired shots from an automobile. Although there were no injuries from the gunfire, the assailants reportedly injured several people with the vehicle while fleeing the scene. Police have cordoned off the area. The suspects remain at large.

Authorities will almost certainly maintain an increased security presence near Porte de Hal and surrounding areas for the duration of the investigation. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely over the coming hours.