Incident Details
On October 16 at 7:15 PM, a shooting near the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, left two people dead. The gunman immediately fled the scene, and is still at large. Authorities believe the incident to be connected to “Day of Rage” and have raised Belgium’s threat level to the maximum. Heightened security is in place in the area as authorities search for the suspect.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid downtown Brussels and to report any suspicious activity or persons. Travelers should maintain a high level of situational awareness around the city in the coming days.
