Two people were killed and two others were severely injured on Thursday (June 27) in a shooting incident reported at an area known for drug trafficking near the Gare de Midi train station in Brussels, police said.

The incident took place between 1:00 and 2:00 am near a cafe in the Saint Gilles district of the Belgian capital. While the suspect fled the crime scene, a police spokesman said.

Three people were wounded during the shooting; two are in a life-threatening condition, while the third one is stable, according to the police department.

In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking, Brussels officials identified Saint-Gilles as one of 15 drug hotspots across the capital's 19 municipalities.

However, the police have not so far established a link between the shooting and the city's illegal drugs trade. 
Judicial officials were due to make a statement later on Thursday.

In recent years, Belgium has witnessed a rise in gun violence linked to rivalries between drug trafficking gangs.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two people were killed and two others were severely injured on Thursday (June 27) in a shooting incident reported at an area known for drug trafficking near the Gare de Midi train station in Brussels, police said.

Two people were killed and two others were severely injured on Thursday (June 27) in a shooting incident reported at an area known for drug trafficking near the Gare de Midi train station in Brussels, police said. The incident took place between 1:00 and 2:00 am near a cafe in the Saint Gilles district of the Belgian capital. While the suspect fled the crime scene, a police spokesman said. Three people were wounded during the shooting; two are in a life-threatening condition, while the third one is stable, according to the police department. In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking, Brussels officials identified Saint-Gilles as one of 15 drug hotspots across the capital's 19 municipalities. However, the police have not so far established a link between the shooting and the city's illegal drugs trade. Judicial officials were due to make a statement later on Thursday. In recent years, Belgium has witnessed a rise in gun violence linked to rivalries between drug trafficking gangs. (With inputs from agencies)

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