Upon arrival, police officers secured the premises and provided assistance to the victim, who had sustained serious injuries. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition
Public transport operator STIB confirmed that police ordered the closure of sections of tram lines 4 and 10 and metro lines 2 and 6 at 06:30 as authorities searched for the suspects
According to the Charleroi public prosecutor's office, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when the suspect, who lived with his parents, brandished a firearm during a family gathering. He fired twice inside the house, prompting a family member to call the police for help
The gravity of the situation became even more apparent as details emerged about the targeted buses. One of the buses, identified as number 36, had not only the driver but also passengers on board during the attack
Investigations into the incident have revealed that the perpetrators, alleged to have fled the scene on a scooter, remain at large, prompting a concerted effort from law enforcement agencies to apprehend them
