Police operation underway in Eupen after reports of gunshots
Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Several shots were reportedly fired at Scheiblerplatz in Eupen, and witnesses said at least one person was injured.
- Police and emergency services arrived at the scene, but police and prosecutors have not yet confirmed the reports.
- Grenz-Echo said authorities were expected to issue a statement on Monday morning.
A major police operation was underway in Eupen after reports that several shots had been fired at Scheiblerplatz in the city’s lower town.
Witnesses told the German-language broadcaster BRF and news outlet Grenz-Echo that at least one person was injured. The reports had not been officially confirmed.
Photographs showed police and emergency services at the scene. Police and prosecutors had not provided information, while Grenz-Echo reported that authorities were expected to make a statement on Monday morning.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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