Shooting incident Blankenberge: Woman injured; gunman is holed up in flat

Shooting incident Blankenberge: Woman injured; gunman is holed up in flat

The shooting happened around 10 am in the L. Dujardinstraat in Blankenberge. Police confirm that the area has been sealed off and that police special units are on the scene.

According to various media, a man opened fire on a woman near the Grote Markt. Local residents have heard this. The woman suffered leg injuries and was taken to hospital.

The police could not give much information around 12:15 pm. The spokeswoman confirms that the special forces of the police are on the spot to get the situation under control.

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