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An ISIS fanatic, Abdesalem Lassoued, a 45-year-old Tunisian national and illegal migrant, carried out a terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium, killing two Swedish football fans during a UEFA game. Lassoued used an automatic rifle for the attack and claimed his intent to 'avenge Muslims.' Following an extensive manhunt, Belgian police found Lassoued in a cafe in the Schaerbeek district, where a firefight ensued, resulting in his death. The incident underscores the ongoing threat of Islamist terrorism in Europe, particularly at public events, and the need for heightened security measures.
They finally got him. “BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A Tunisian gunman suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in Brussels died on Tuesday after being shot by police in a cafe, while Sweden's prime minister said Europe must bolster security to protect itself.” https://t.co/MK04xUo2op
BREAKING: The Belgian police has shot dead Abdesalem Lassoued, the Islamist terrorist and illegal migrant who killed two Swedish football fans yesterday. The police found him sitting in a cafe in the Schaerbeek district. A firefight quickly ensued. https://t.co/M3nxC5lA5O
At least two Swedish soccer fans were just killed in Brussels in an apparent terrorist attack by a 45-year-old Tunisian illegal immigrant. The assailant described himself as a “mujahid” killing for the “cause of God and the Islamic state.” https://t.co/YIfH77WpCW
Suspected gunman who killed two Swedes in terror attack dies in hospital https://t.co/Q3akGcNOMs
The terrorist who started the shooting in #Brussels tonight and killed at least two people has died in hospital. https://t.co/5gfcaW5eIj
Perpetrator of Brussels attack is dead - RTBF TV https://t.co/OxsInYTE5Y https://t.co/FCRBZcp9Wf
🚨Breaking News🚨 Tunisian illegal immigrant Abdesalem Lassoued, who used the name of Slayem Slouma on social media was shot dead in Brussels after a gun fight in a cafe in Schaerbeek. He had previously shot dead 2 Swedish football fans, inspired by ISIS & jihad. https://t.co/Sr4lIalTuC
A suspect in an attack on Swedish fans in Brussels was killed in a cafe in the capital, Reuters reports https://t.co/5MWGfRHfeh
Police shoot and arrest suspect following manhunt for ISIS fanatic illegal migrant who killed two Swedish football fans with automatic rifle https://t.co/EJtR7okMaR https://t.co/xlfn1xHyxR
Two people were killed in central Brussels on Monday in what the Belgian Prime Minister said was terrorism against Swedish citizens. https://t.co/uIQBqSg6ZS
#BREAKING: A suspect in a shooting rampage that killed two Swedish nationals in Brussels overnight has been shot dead by police and the weapon believed to have been used by the man has been recovered, Belgium's interior minister said. (AP)
❗️ The Brussels shooter, who killed two Swedish citizens, was shot dead in a cafe This was reported by Belgian media. 45-year-old Abdesalem Lassoued (that is the name of the criminal) was sitting in a cafe in Schaerbeek when the police came there - the man began to resist and… https://t.co/U9z3Mv3sWo https://t.co/6kbyAyYjnv
⚠️ Brussels attacker may have been shot in a cafe, mayor says Full Story → https://t.co/FMme2IDE8P According to a media transcript of the video message recorded by the self-declared perpetrator, he said he had killed Swedes to take revenge in the name of Muslims. REUTERS… https://t.co/JEiuSQ8R4S https://t.co/wTdgamiE9e
LATEST: Belgian police capture a man suspected of killing two Swedish football fans as they investigate a possible terrorist-related motive https://t.co/9KyB35vtj9 https://t.co/yp8rGO0MZm
Brussels attacker may have been shot in a cafe, no confirmation yet - media https://t.co/AbpKa5UHFV https://t.co/526EkDQ8l6
The suspected assailant who shot to death two Swedish nationals and wounded a third person in central Brussels on Monday night was shot in a cafe in the Schaerbeek neighborhood of the Belgian capital. #Belgium | #Brussels | #BrusselsAttack https://t.co/JqLzC89nFN
BREAKING: Brussels terror suspect has been killed
Belgium and Sweden's Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday was abandoned at half-time after two people were shot dead in Brussels before the game. https://t.co/DwQCracqIX
BRUSSELS TERRORIST IS STILL AT LARGE https://t.co/KNEkzm7HfA
Belgium's PM says terror suspect is still at large ###
BREAKING: Belgium's PM says terror suspect is still at large
Belgian authorities raise terror alert after 2 Swedes shot dead, man claims to be shooter, ISIS member https://t.co/xnnYu6QMp6
Two Swedish nationals have been shot dead and a third person injured in Brussels, in an attack which prosecutors are treating as terrorism. https://t.co/ofbn0u1e8C
This is a video of the suspected mass shooter in Brussels calmly changing his magazine on the street. Two Swedes who showed up for a UEFA football game were shot dead and a third has been wounded. Police believe the suspect was acting to “avenge” the six year old Muslim boy who… https://t.co/xUeXsmsYwG https://t.co/wzrF5LrDKY
Two Swedes killed in Brussels shooting https://t.co/yR1QDVMqAz
Belgian authorities said that two Swedish nationals were shot and killed in a possible terrorist attack in the country’s capital of Brussels. https://t.co/mOXYXGi1AA https://t.co/wMZzyFiLUN
Inside Brussels stadium, fans chant 'all together' after shooting https://t.co/mfb03i3gim https://t.co/P6YsOe5Ply
Islamist terror attack in Brussels, football match abandoned at halftime https://t.co/Mmdqz0WTgp https://t.co/Xl2laifmmE
The Tunisian terrorist has been riding around on his scooter in Brussels, killing people with his AK-47. The police haven't caught him and have lost track of him. 2 people have been killed so far. Massive security failure https://t.co/JR5xFkJ3GG
BREAKING: The Brussels terrorist has been identified as 45-y-old Abdesalem Lassoued. He's a Tunisian citizen, is in Belgium illegally & has earlier been tried in Tunisia for terrorist acts. He has been riding around Brussels on a scooter shooting with an AK, killing 2 so far https://t.co/Qq95FSuL1y
The #Brussels shooter who killed two Swedish citizens has been identified as 45-year-old Abdesalem Lassoued. It is reported that the terrorist is of Tunisian origin. According to several sources, he is in Belgium illegally and has already been tried in Tunisia for terrorist… https://t.co/yQry9iEPgo https://t.co/XwJ2bz8A6d
Militant Islamist attacks in Belgium https://t.co/2uhK6qyE79 https://t.co/fe40sxzdQq
Two people with Swedish nationality were shot dead in the Belgian capital. The terror threat level for the city has been raised to the highest level. https://t.co/M7K2rBKvvo
Breaking: The at-large gunman who posted an Arabic-language video claiming the deadly terrorist attack in Brussels used the name "Slayem Slouma" on Facebook. His real name is possibly Abdesalem Lassoued. He said he did the killings for Islam and Allah. Before the shootings, he… https://t.co/1emwkXETeJ https://t.co/vJrzkyNB3L
Brussels terrorist attack - The facts so far, simplified: - A gunman who filmed himself claiming to be a member of ISIS fatally shot two Swedish nationals who came to watch the Belgium-Sweden football match. - The capital is now on the highest terror alert. 1/4.
Sweden says killing of two Swedes in Brussels is terrible news https://t.co/VJKIJ7hO2a https://t.co/iYMVvhqSV3
At Lleast 2 killed in Brussels terror attack: suspect still roaming the city on a moped https://t.co/SfOQ5cTlaa https://t.co/jI99JMpB6A
The terrorist in Brussels has not yet been detained, Belgian media reported According to them, the fans in Brussels were attacked by a 45-year-old Tunisian national, and his house has already been searched. European leaders express their condolences over the attack on Swedish… https://t.co/PD8Qtzg2eG https://t.co/i54mv8GxkZ
The Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime after Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level when two Swedes were shot dead in Brussels earlier on Monday. More: https://t.co/B60t6M4K7y https://t.co/kx7KRUep8V
An unverified video on social media alleged to have been published by the shooter said in Arabic that the purpose of the attack was to “avenge the Muslims... we live and die for our religion.” https://t.co/jQz5PqXfsf
⚡️🇧🇪 An ARMED ASSAILANT is LOOSE in Brussels, Belgium❗️ Reports indicate a male shooter has killed 2 people in the streets of Brussels during a soccer match❗️ Reports are claiming the attacker has allegiances to ISIS❗️ https://t.co/mNvzdbvaJg
Europe "Shaken" By "Islamist Terrorist Attack" In Brussels; Shooter Still At Large https://t.co/rg4WQPsE40
Two Swedes killed in Brussels attack linked to terrorism https://t.co/GGFA1KAhKX
Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level after a gunman killed at least two Swedish nationals in Brussels. A soccer match between Belgium and Sweden on Monday evening was later abandoned at halftime for security reasons https://t.co/1MXz63aE8T https://t.co/lguW6aamb4
Oh great: killer Muslim on the march in Brussels; says he shot two Swedes to death for Allah. https://t.co/Vs4scOrTK3
Belgium raises terror alert to highest level as 2 Swedes killed in Brussels shooting https://t.co/U5VluTCe17 . Click to read ⬇️
Two people have been shot dead in the Belgian capital Brussels on Monday evening, police have said. Belgium's prime minister later confirmed the victims were Swedish. Prosecutors say they are treating the shooting as terrorism. Gunman said to be still at large. https://t.co/MbwxoGjdWK
BELGIAN FEDERAL PROSECUTOR: NO LINK SO FAR WITH SITUATION IN ISRAEL AND MIDDLE EAST BELGIAN FEDERAL PROSECUTOR'S SUSPECT REMAINS AT LARGE, URGES BRUSSELS RESIDENTS TO SHELTER INDOORS UNTIL THREAT IS RESOLVED
Two people were shot dead in central Brussels in an attack Belgium’s prime minister described as terrorism against Swedish citizens https://t.co/YzG11lSqQ7
Belgium qualifier v Sweden abandoned after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels - UEFA https://t.co/7qbGU0Q1fP https://t.co/2TDnbDV3fI
Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time for security reasons after two Swedish people were shot dead in Brussels. https://t.co/HxvykiGa7y
DEVELOPING: A shooting in Brussels, Belgium, that reportedly left two people dead is being investigated by authorities as an apparent terrorist attack. https://t.co/nXKTykGFFg
Two people were killed by gunfire in Brussels Monday night and prosecutors are investigating whether there was a terrorist-related motive, according to reports https://t.co/x8JLDsPvwT
Breaking News: Two people were killed in a shooting in central Brussels by a single armed man, in what the prime minister said was an act of terrorism. https://t.co/weqGsXej9z
‼️🇧🇪 Two people were killed by an armed attacker in the centre of Brussels https://t.co/GrGtHINF2u
Brussels was again hit by an "Islamist terrorist attack," French President @EmmanuelMacron said, speaking in Albania on Monday evening after a gunman killed two people in the Belgian capital. https://t.co/tMaY3vBkQw
BREAKING: Belgium’s prime minister said the shooting of two Swedes was linked to terrorism, prompting officials to raise the terror alert to its highest level in Brussels. https://t.co/7taRrVynjd
Islamic terrorism is back in Europe. https://t.co/ZA1LtYsqDT
Terrorist attack in Brussels -- Two Swedes shot dead near Place Sainctelette -- Belgium raises terror alert to top level https://t.co/SPn85iMVuq /via @destandaard
Terrible news out of Brussels this evening 2 shot dead in Brussels ‘terrorist attack’ Shooter remains at large after Swedish citizens were killed near city center. https://t.co/3b94kastDn
🇧🇪 The football match between Belgium and Sweden in Brussels was interrupted after an attack on Swedish fans . Belgian authorities have raised the terrorist threat level to maximum after the attack on Swedish citizens, according to the announcement. According to the writing of… https://t.co/guXjlIc6SK
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Championship soccer qualifier between Belgium and Sweden abandoned after attack in Brussels.
European Championship soccer qualifier between Belgium and Sweden abandoned after attack in Brussels
The Brussels terrorist who describes himself as a “soldier of Allah” and claims to be on a mission to “avenge Muslims” has attacked yet again. https://t.co/HwT2zSqEiO
"I Did It To Avenge Muslims!" - Belgium Issues Highest Terror Alert After Mass-Shooting In Brussels https://t.co/rg4WQPsE40
BREAKING. 🚨 Terrorist claiming to be ISIS member is at large after firing an AK-47 into a crowd of soccer fans in Brussels, Belgium. The jihadist killed two Swedish nationals. The attacker claimed to be avenging the death of a 6-year-old Palestinian boy. https://t.co/6SzenG8I5y
🚨 Belgium-Sweden game has been suspended as players are now refusing to emerge for the second half. This happens after two Swedish football fans were shot dead in Brussels ahead of tonight’s game. The perpetrator remains on the loose. After first half the game was not called… https://t.co/mkzXVTNosb https://t.co/SiSukUWCPW
Belgium elevates terror alert in Brussels to highest level, instructs crowd at Belgium-Sweden soccer match to remain inside stadium
BREAKING: Muslim man kills two in Brussels after declaring support for Islamic State, perp still on the loose https://t.co/vWMyuVoiO0
BELGIUM ELEVATES TERROR ALERT IN BRUSSELS TO HIGHEST LEVEL, INSTRUCTS CROWD AT BELGIUM-SWEDEN SOCCER MATCH TO REMAIN INSIDE STADIUM
The Terror Alert Status in Brussels, Belgium has been raised to Level 4, its Highest Level following the Attack in Brussels.
Breaking: Several people have been shot dead in Brussels by a gunman. An Arabic-language video posted on social media by a man claiming to be the shooter said he did it for Allah. https://t.co/eqLBHG531K
#BREAKING: Belgium elevates terror alert in Brussels to highest level, instructs crowd at Belgium-Sweden soccer match to remain inside stadium
Yet another Islamist terror attack in Belgium: an assassin posted another senseless video, murdered innocent people and fled on a moped in Brussels shouting Allahu Akbar. The city is on high alert, again. https://t.co/lsT99i7zuF
BREAKING: Belgium-Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier set to be abandoned at half-time after two Swedish fans were killed in Brussels
Two people were shot dead by a lone gunman in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Monday evening in a developing situation, according to local media reports. The killer is still at large with other images showing him riding off on a scooter https://t.co/TWbqQ02uKu
BREAKING: Terror alert level in Brussels has been raised to the highest level
🇧🇪 Before everyone starts talking about the ISIS shooter in Belgium, remember that Hamas and ISIS hate each other. https://t.co/yj8Swd8r9f
In the name of Allah, this is a message from the soldiers of the Islamic State. The Islamic State will remain despite your laws. We live for our religion and we die for our religion,” says Brussels terrorist in a FB message before killing two people. https://t.co/cOYd0lWGE2
Two people shot dead in Brussels ahead of Euro qualifier match against Sweden https://t.co/Y9OLQItLRh https://t.co/6jOerAx992
BREAKING: 2 dead in shooting in Brussels, Belgium, per reports. Shooter yelled 'Allahu Akbar' Police are baffled, may never determine a motive https://t.co/ebs9RYHLvA
BREAKING: A man who allegedly claimed to be an ISIS member has shot and killed 2 people in Brussels just days after former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal called on Muslims to take action. Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws claims the man used an automatic rifle and was avenging… https://t.co/556IqjdOj4 https://t.co/WmiWPGWwPz
.@JackPosobiec: "Two are dead in a shooting in Brussels, Belgium. The shooter allegedly yelled 'Allah hu Akbar'" https://t.co/9KLDE4fGdr
🇧🇪 An ISIS-inspired terrorist just fired into a crowd in Brussels, killing two Swedish nationals. Keep in mind that Hamas hates ISIS (according to the Times of Israel) and has previously undertaken mass arrests of ISIS supporters in Gaza. Israel however supported ISIS in Syria. https://t.co/duvApWkpvb
BREAKING: Gunman screaming "Allah hu Akbar" kills two Swedish tourists in Brussels https://t.co/LhVM4aTpRa
The moment of gunman attack in Brussels, an eyewitness on X says he targets the Swedish citizens to avenge insults against Islam https://t.co/Whs7uUOPcO
A gunman took to the streets of Brussels tonight and is still at large, according to Belgium media. Two Swedish nationals confirmed to have been killed. Advice: Ignore some of the blue tick accounts claiming the shooter is 'a member of ISIS' etc. Completely unconfirmed. https://t.co/lx8VHLwjzG
Shooting in Brussels leaves 2 dead. Early reports claim the suspect uploaded social media posts mentioning the Islamic State and the Caliph of Islam. https://t.co/vLwrH8o4fU
Two Swedish nationals have been shot dead in Brussels, Belgian police spokeswoman Ilse van de Keere said on Monday, confirming an earlier newspaper report. https://t.co/T6zWE4lkiV
BREAKING: Jihadist terror attack in Brussels, Belgium Terrorist with an AK-47 just fired at a crowd with the goal of killing non-Muslims. So far, two Swedish nationals are dead. The terrorist pledged allegiance to ISIS. He is still on the loose. https://t.co/hUOaFof3qv
At least two Swedish nationals shot dead in Brussels, Belgium. The suspect is on the run and shared a video in which he said in Arabic that he had killed "three infidels" — Nieuwsblad
Brussels gunman who has killed at least two people has claimed to be a member of ISIS who is 'avenging Muslims'
A Gunman in the Belgian Capital City of Brussels, who announced his Allegence to ISIS and stated his need to “Avenge Muslims” has reportedly Killed at least 2 Swedish Nationals and Injured many other Civilians with a Massive Manhunt currently underway by Belgian Police to find… https://t.co/NcAcDN0Z3Q https://t.co/rhhzkfrgu9
Two Swedish nationals have been shot dead in Brussels, Belgian police said https://t.co/qUPMMjcQa7 https://t.co/O0jtbO5NBS
A Gunman in the Belgian Capital City of Brussels, who announced his Allegence to ISIS and stated his need to “Avenge Muslims” has reportedly Killed at least 2 and Injured many more with a Massive Manhunt currently underway by Belgian Police. https://t.co/4SkmBdgvpQ
⚠️ Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels - police Full Story → https://t.co/igcHRGrQsy The newspaper said it was likely that the two were soccer supporters. Belgium are hosting Sweden in a Euro 2024 qualifying match on Monday evening. https://t.co/rumqKTAtRq
Belgium: Muslim screaming 'Allahu akbar' murders at least two in Brussels - https://t.co/dqkmIgYlKS
Two people shot dead in Brussels ahead of Euro qualifier match against Sweden https://t.co/PRpD0nukLZ https://t.co/uNcOc7ZQEv
The gunman who opened fire in Brussels said he's a member of ISIS and wanted to "avenge Muslims." The armed suspect is still at large, according to Belgian media outlet Sudinfo. https://t.co/0lkepCOOFw
Brussels: Gunman who opened fire in Brussels and killed two said he's a member of ISIS, wanted to "avenge Muslims"
BREAKING: Brussels gunman who has killed at least two people has claimed to be a member of ISIS who is 'avenging Muslims'
⚠️ At least 2 dead following shooting in Brussels. Warning: Video contains graphic footage. https://t.co/rumqKTAtRq
BREAKING: At least two people shot dead in central Brussels
REPORT: TWO DEAD IN SHOOTING IN BRUSSELS, SHOOTING YELLED ALLAHU AKBAR https://t.co/ewi7ak3E2s