An 11-year-old boy was injured by shrapnel following gunfire in Anderlecht, Brussels. The incident is linked to violence in the drug trafficking area.

On the night from Monday to Tuesday, an 11-year-old child was injured by shards in his room, following gunfire near his home in the municipality of Anderlecht, Brussels. The prosecutor's office of the Belgian capital announced that the incident took place in a square known for drug trafficking issues, but did not confirm whether the attack is directly related to this phenomenon. An investigation is underway, and ballistic specialists have been deployed to the scene. Two suspects fled on a scooter and are being sought by authorities.

At the scene of the incident, 15 bullet casings were found, and bullet holes were observed on cars and in the windows of a residence. The child was lightly injured, and the victim assistance service was called to provide support. Belgium is facing an increase in armed violence related to drug trafficking, and authorities are sounding the alarm about the risks to civilians.