man shot and injured while walking with family member, ‘victim is in mortal danger’

Late Wednesday afternoon, a man was shot and wounded in the Hoboken district of Antwerp. The victim was walking in the street with a member of his family when he was approached by a passerby, who suddenly pulled out a weapon, indicate our colleagues from HLN.

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According to witnesses, at least three shots were fired. “The victim was immediately transported to hospital by his family and is in mortal danger. Our teams are on site and have established a security perimeter. An investigation is ongoing and we are looking for the suspect,” said Antwerp police spokesman Wouter Bruyns.