Brussels Gunman Who Killed Two Swedes Shot Dead by Police
A Tunisian gunman suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in Brussels was shot dead by police in a cafe. The attacker, who claimed responsibility in a video posted online and identified himself as a member of Islamic State, also wounded another Swedish national. Sweden's prime minister called for increased security measures to protect Europe, stating that terrorists cannot scare them into obedience. The shooting occurred amidst heightened security concerns in some European countries, although there is no evidence linking the attacker to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The suspect, who had unsuccessfully sought asylum in Belgium and was living there illegally, was known to Belgian police in connection with people smuggling. Belgium has raised its terrorism alert level and increased police presence in the capital.