Abdesalem Lassoued, a 45-year-old Tunisian illegally in Belgium, targeted Swedish citizens in a suspected ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Brussels, killing two. Using a scooter and an AK-47, Lassoued, who claimed to be a soldier of Allah, said he was avenging insults against Islam. He remains at large, with the police having lost track of him. Lassoued had previously been tried in Tunisia for terrorist acts. The incident led to the suspension of Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden at halftime. In response, France has tightened its borders with Belgium. European leaders have expressed condolences, raising concerns about potential security failures.
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
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
France now toughening borders with Belgium https://t.co/OkfJU55OHO
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
Oh great: killer Muslim on the march in Brussels; says he shot two Swedes to death for Allah. https://t.co/Vs4scOrTK3
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
‼️🇧🇪 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
Islamic terrorism is back in Europe. https://t.co/ZA1LtYsqDT
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
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: Belgium elevates terror alert in Brussels to highest level, instructs crowd at Belgium-Sweden soccer match to remain inside stadium
BREAKING: Belgium-Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier set to be abandoned at half-time after two Swedish fans were killed in Brussels
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
🇧🇪 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
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
⚠️ At least 2 dead following shooting in Brussels. Warning: Video contains graphic footage. https://t.co/rumqKTAtRq
France have arrived.