A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in Brussels on Saturday night, confirmed the local prosecutor's office, amid ongoing drug gang violence in the city. Officials have pointed out the presence of over 100 dangerous criminal networks in Belgium, many of which are linked to drug-related activities.
The shooting took place in the Anderlecht district of Brussels, with the suspects fleeing the scene in a car. The prosecutor's office indicated that preliminary investigations suggest the incident is linked to drug trafficking disputes.
This recent murder is part of a series of violent events in the city, including an attack earlier this month that led to a temporary closure of several metro stations.