A gun attack took place on Monday night in Brussels with two men wearing Swedish football shirts, ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium, ultimately losing their lives.

According to initial information, the gunman opened fire in the center of the city, killing two people and injuring another.

The gunman reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar”.

The shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. (local time) on Ypres Avenue.

#BREAKING | A man has just shot dead several people in Brussels, with what appears to be a Kalashnikov. The suspect is believed to be on the run. (concordant sources)#Bruxelles #Belgium #Belgique pic.twitter.com/slHYVW9rj6

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BREAKING ? Shooting in Brussels, two people reportedly dead, shooter captured on footage pic.twitter.com/0EAqx18Yio

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#BREAKING | A man has just shot dead several people in Brussels, with what appears to be a Kalashnikov. The suspect is believed to be on the run. (concordant sources)#Bruxelles #Belgium #Belgique pic.twitter.com/slHYVW9rj6

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Police spokeswoman Ilse Vande Keere said officers soon arrived at the scene and cordoned off the wider area.

She refused to clarify the circumstances of the shootings.