On the evening of April 8th, a soccer match between Belgium and Sweden was abruptly ended after a deadly shooting occurred in Brussels. The match had been taking place at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, when the shooting occurred.
The incident began when a man opened fire on a group of people near the stadium. He was later identified as a 33-year-old man from the city of Mechelen. The man was reportedly armed with an automatic weapon and had been shooting randomly at passersby.
The police were immediately called to the scene and were able to apprehend the suspect. However, the shooting had already caused significant panic and chaos in the area. As a result, the match between Belgium and Sweden was stopped and the players were evacuated from the stadium.
The incident has left many people in shock and disbelief. The Belgian Prime Minister, Charles Michel, has condemned the attack and has vowed to bring the perpetrator to justice. He also expressed his condolences to the victims and their families.
This is not the first time that Brussels has been the site of a deadly shooting. In 2016, a series of coordinated bombings occurred in the city, killing 32 people and injuring hundreds more.
The incident has raised serious concerns about public safety in Brussels. Many people are now questioning whether or not it is safe to hold large public events in the city.
It is unclear what will happen next in this situation. However, it is clear that this tragic event has left many people feeling scared and uncertain about their safety in Brussels.
