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Fatal shootings in Brussels

Overview

During the night of October 12 to 13, 2026, two separate fatal shootings occurred in Brussels.

In the first incident, a 41-year-old special intervention officer named Nordin was shot in the head in the Jette municipality. The officer, a member of the Anti-Aggression Brigade (BAA), was attempting to intercept a vehicle that had been stolen during an armed robbery in Tubize. Following the pursuit, a suspect was arrested and authorities recovered drugs and three firearms from the stolen vehicle. Investigators believe the incident is linked to drug trafficking, and the case is being treated as murder with aggravating circumstances. Interior and Security Minister Bernard Quintin stated he was ‘deeply upset’ by the death and called for those responsible to face the law. Defense Minister Theo Francken also offered condolences.

A second shooting took place in the Ixelles municipality near the European Parliament buildings, resulting in the death of a man whose identity has not been released. Belgian authorities have stated there is currently no confirmed connection between the two incidents.

Entities

Bernard Quintin · Nordin · Philippe Close · Champigny-sur-Marne · European Parliament

Claims

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"Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident."

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"One suspect was arrested and three weapons were found in the stolen vehicle."

One claim states exactly one suspect was arrested, while the other states multiple suspects have been arrested.

[DISPUTED] One suspect was arrested and three weapons were found in the stolen vehicle.
[DISPUTED] Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
[● 8 SOURCES] A 41-year-old special intervention police officer named Nordin was shot in the head.
[● 5 SOURCES] Two people were killed in separate shootings in Brussels.
[● 4 SOURCES] The officer was killed in the municipality of Jette while attempting to stop a vehicle stolen during an armed robbery in Tubize.
[● 3 SOURCES] Drugs were discovered inside the stolen vehicle involved in the incident, suggesting a link to drug trafficking.
[● 3 SOURCES] An investigator has taken over the case as a murder with aggravating circumstances, which could lead to life imprisonment.

Timeline

14 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Brussels shootings kill two people, including a police officer
Two people were killed in separate shootings in Brussels, including a 41-year-old special police officer shot during a vehicle pursuit. Investigators suspect drug trafficking involvement.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Brussels police officer dies during intervention in Jette
A police officer from the Anti-Aggression Brigade died during an intervention in Jette, Brussels, prompting an investigation and condolences from Belgian ministers.

Sources

actu.fr · borba.me · brusselsmorning.com · businessdaily.gr · bvoltaire.fr · cretaone.gr · dhnet.be · elnuevodiario.com.do · epochtimes.fr · mondo.rs · portalanalitika.me · sjevercg.me · sondakika.com · sputnikportal.rs · tromaktiko.gr

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