Judge, clerk shot dead in Belgian court
A judge and a court clerk have been shot dead in the main court in Brussels, reports say.
Thursday, 03.06.2010.
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A judge and a court clerk have been shot dead in the main court in Brussels, reports say. Several gunshots were heard in or near the Palais de Justice in the centre of the Belgian capital. Judge, clerk shot dead in Belgian court Justice Minister Stefan Declerk said a female judge and clerk were gunned down during a court session, according to the Associated Press news agency. Police said the gunman remains at large after fleeing on foot following the shooting. Justice Minister Declerk says the "horrible" incident underlines the need for better court security in Belgium, AP reports. Emergency services have arrived at the scene. Police sealed off surrounding streets. issuing warnings to shoppers and tourists at pavement cafes to go indoors. A news conference on the shooting incident is to be held later on Thursday.
Judge, clerk shot dead in Belgian court
Justice Minister Stefan Declerk said a female judge and clerk were gunned down during a court session, according to the Associated Press news agency.Police said the gunman remains at large after fleeing on foot following the shooting.
Justice Minister Declerk says the "horrible" incident underlines the need for better court security in Belgium, AP reports.
Emergency services have arrived at the scene. Police sealed off surrounding streets.
issuing warnings to shoppers and tourists at pavement cafes to go indoors.
A news conference on the shooting incident is to be held later on Thursday.
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