A suspected gunman responsible for killing two Swedish nationals in a terrorist attack in Brussels has been shot and killed by police, ending a manhunt. The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office confirmed the suspect’s death on Tuesday. The suspect was spotted in a cafe in Schaerbeek and was shot by police during an intervention. Despite resuscitation efforts, the suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital. A military weapon was found at the scene. Belgian officials have suggested a potential link between the attack and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The attack took place during a soccer game between Belgium and Sweden, prompting the match’s cancellation and subsequent evacuation of the stadium. In a social media video, the gunman claimed inspiration from the Islamic State and mentioned the Swedish nationality of the victims as a possible motivation. The attacker had expressed support for the Palestinian people on social media, leading to speculation that the situation in the Middle East played a role in the attack. The incident follows recent Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark, sparking heightened security concerns and debates over freedom of speech. Witnesses to the attack reported hearing gunshots and seeing the assailant enter a building. Belgian authorities have condemned the attack and raised the terror threat level in Brussels to the highest level. The French Interior Ministry has strengthened checks at the Franco-Belgian border, and police presence has been increased in Brussels. European Parliament buildings in Brussels have also heightened security measures. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for stronger border controls and internal security within the European Union, emphasizing the need to not be naive in the face of terrorism. He will be traveling to Brussels to pay tribute to the victims of the attack.
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