2018 Liège attack
On 29 May 2018, a man on temporary leave from prison "hunted down" and stabbed two female police officers, then took their guns and used them to shoot and kill the two officers and a pedestrian in Liège, Belgium.[1][2]
| 2018 Liège shooting | |
|---|---|
| 41°22′53″N 2°10′23″E | |
| Location | Liège, Belgium |
| Date | 29 May 2018 10:30+ CEST (UTC+2) |
| Target | Police, school |
Attack type | Shooting, hostage taking |
| Weapons | Knife, 2 handguns |
| Deaths | 4 (including perpetrator) |
Injured | 4 |
Suspected perpetrator | Benjamin Herman |
The gunman took a woman hostage before he was killed by police. A terrorism investigation has been launched.[1]
References
- Crisp, James (29 May 2018). "Belgium shooting: Terror investigation launched after 'released prisoner' kills two police officers before taking hostage in Liege". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- "Belgium shooting: Two police officers, passerby killed in Liege". CNN. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
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