“The investigation is ongoing in order to determine the circumstances of the events, the context in which they occurred, and to identify the perpetrator(s),” the statement added.
This shooting is the latest in a wave of gun violence that has plagued the Belgian capital in recent months. Just weeks ago, two shootings took place in the same Anderlecht district. In total, 11 shootings were reported in the first six weeks of 2025 alone, resulting in two deaths and four injuries.
Authorities have linked the recent surge in violence to escalating gang-related activity and drug trafficking, which has intensified over the past years.
The surge in violence has also reignited criticism of the Brussels government, with critics accusing local authorities of failing to address the growing violence and implementing effective crime-prevention policies.