Two dead in Brussels gun rampage: Man claiming to be avenging for US-Palestinian boy

A calm evening in Brussels turned into a nightmare as a gunman, claiming to be a member of ISIS, opened fire on a group of Swedish football fans. The shocking incident, which was captured on harrowing bystander footage, left two people dead and others running for their lives. The alleged attacker, using the name ’Slayem Slouma’, boasted about the murders on Facebook and claimed to have carried them out in the name of ISIS. Police quickly arrived at the scene and confirmed that the suspect, seen in the video wearing an orange jacket and brandishing a large weapon, was the target of their search. The Swedish national team was scheduled to play Belgium just a few miles away, adding to the chaos and tension of the situation. This violent act comes at a time of heightened vigilance due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. According to witnesses, the gunman shouted in Arabic and declared his allegiance to ISIS as he carried out the attack. It is reported that he was seeking revenge for the stabbing of a six-year-old US-Palestinian boy. The suspect, riding on a moped, fled the scene and is still at large. The Belgian government has called for a crisis meeting to discuss the terrorist motive behind this horrific act. Our deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families, and we stand with the people of Brussels during this difficult time.
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