
The violence was described as “yet another wake-up call” for Brussels by the region’s Minister-President Boris Dilliès, who reacted on X. He stated, “We will not let organized crime take over our city.”
Dilliès mentioned that his government is taking steps to combat the violence, such as appointing a Brussels commissioner for drugs starting in September, and limiting the use of e-scooters, which he noted are “unfortunately, often used by criminals.”
The city’s chief prosecutor, Julien Moinil, said about the shooting on Friday night that there was a “clear intent to undermine authority,” but he emphasized that “they will not succeed.” He noted that many shootings are orchestrated from within prison, advocating for secure zones where phones cannot be used.
A third shooting occurred early Sunday morning, with a bullet striking a window of an apartment near Porte de Hal.
Brussels documented 57 shootings in the first seven months of 2026, resulting in two deaths and 21 injuries, reported by VRT.













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