In addition to the shooting, a vehicle was set on fire near the incident site, prompting a quick response from firefighters.

Currently, the victim's condition is serious, with their life potentially in danger.

On the evening of October 2, 2024, a person was shot near the Aumale metro station in the Brussels municipality of Anderlecht.

Police responded to reports of gunfire around 7 PM on Rue de la Vérité, where they discovered the injured individual.

The victim sustained leg injuries and was initially in critical condition before being transported to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities believe the incident is connected to drug trafficking rivalries, although investigations are ongoing to clarify the exact circumstances.

While some measures have been effective, the mayor acknowledged that monitoring too many hotspots stretches police resources thin.

An internal police source emphasized that tackling the problem requires more than just police action, suggesting the need for social work to combat drug trafficking.

The Brussels-Midi police established a secure perimeter, and the prosecutor's office has requested the assistance of a ballistic expert and forensic teams.

Fabrice Cumps, the socialist mayor of Anderlecht, linked the violence to gang wars over drug dealing territories.

A regional strategy focusing on fifteen identified 'hotspots' for drug sales aims to increase police presence and control in these areas.

Concerns about a resurgence of violence linked to drug trafficking have been heightened, especially following a recent incident where a man was critically injured in Laeken.