Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Four people are critically injured after a shooting in central Sint-Niklaas. Authorities have arrested six suspects as investigations are actively underway.
Since then, six individuals have been taken into custody. It’s still unclear exactly what transpired on Grote Heimelinckstraat.
Police in Belgium received an emergency call at 2:10 a.m. on Friday regarding shooting at the Sint-Niklaas freight terminal, which is located around the intersection of Grote Heimelinckstraat and Entrepotstraat. Emergency medical services and many patrols hurried to the area.
Emergency personnel found four individuals in severe condition at the gunshot scene. They hurried the victims to the hospital. Friday morning, the location was still off-limits for a thorough forensic investigation. The investigation has been transferred to the office of the public prosecutor for East Flanders.
It’s possible it’s a settlement within the criminal underworld, but neither the police nor the public prosecutor’s office are confirming this at this time.
“All avenues are being explored,”
they say. Mayor Lieven Dehandschutter (N-VA), who is currently on vacation, was also informed. He refers the case to the public prosecutor’s office for further details.
Communication won’t happen until the facts are more clear, according to a spokesperson.
What security measures are now in place in Sint-Niklaas city centre following the incident?
After the recent shooting incident in the center of Sint-Niklaas that left four people seriously injured, local authorities have strengthened security to restore public safety while the investigation continues.
Police presence in the city centre has been visibly increased, with both uniformed officers and plainclothes detectives stationed at key locations to deter further incidents and reassure residents. Special units trained to respond quickly to violent incidents are on standby in the area.
Temporary checkpoints have been set up at strategic entry and exit points around the affected streets, especially on and near Grote Heimelinckstraat, to monitor movement and identify individuals of interest.
Existing surveillance cameras are being actively monitored, and authorities have temporarily increased the number of mobile CCTV units in public areas to track suspicious activity.
