The shooting took place on Wayez Street, resulting in the victim's death inside his vehicle at around 1:10 AM.

Investigators later found 19 shell casings at the scene, indicating the violent nature of the attack.

The victim was mistakenly targeted due to a case of mistaken identity, having no connections to drug trafficking.

Authorities suspect the incident is linked to ongoing drug-related activities in the area.

This violent incident is part of a turf war between rival drug trafficking gangs in Anderlecht, particularly between groups from the Aumale and Peterbos neighborhoods.

From January to October 2023, at least 41 shooting incidents have been reported in Brussels, highlighting a troubling trend of escalating violence.

In recent weeks, other shootings have also been reported in Anderlecht, further emphasizing the area's gun violence issues.

On September 14, 2023, a 31-year-old man was shot dead in Anderlecht, suffering 17 bullet wounds from a presumed Kalashnikov.

In January 2024, multiple suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting, including six individuals — four in France and two in Belgium.

The four French suspects were detained under a European arrest warrant, with three believed to have been present during the shooting.

The two Belgian suspects arrested face serious charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Over a year later, on October 1, 2024, six arrests were made in connection with the shooting, indicating ongoing investigations.