The nature and circumstances of the incident are unknown at this point. According to the VRT TV station, there are tensions between the Turkish and Kurdish communities in this area of the city.
At least three people were wounded as a result of a shooting that took place in the Belgian city of Antwerp, VRT reported. According to the media outlet, two suspects have been detained by police, after they were disarmed.
Police have cordoned off the area where the incident occurred, according to the broadcaster.
Drie gewonden bij schietpartij op klaarlichte dag in Antwerpen Bij een schietpartij in de Brederodestraat op het Antwerpse Zuid zaterdagmiddag drie personen gewond geraakt. Er werden twee verdachten gearresteerd. De straat is afgesloten voor alle verke… https://t.co/RC0btzbZ1O pic.twitter.com/9bd1pvN6jB
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The reasons behind the shooting are not immediately clear. However, as VRT noted, there are some tensions between Turkish and Kurdish communities in this area of the city.Source: sputniknews.com
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