Escalating Gang Violence in Brussels Leaves One Dead in Fourth Shooting in 48 Hours

Authorities blame rival drug gangs for a surge in violence in Anderlecht, prompting calls for urgent action from Belgium's government.

Brussels has witnessed four shootings in two days, with the latest incident in Anderlecht resulting in one fatality.
Authorities attribute the violence to clashes between rival drug gangs vying for territorial control in the city.
Surveillance footage from a metro station showed armed suspects fleeing after one of the shootings, highlighting the brazenness of the attacks.
Belgium's new government, led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever, faces mounting pressure to address the crisis and deliver on its promised 'zero-tolerance' policy against drug cartels.
Officials, including the new state prosecutor and the Interior Minister, have called for increased police presence and measures to combat the growing influence of organized crime.