Brussels mayor declares 'national emergency' after police officer shot dead in Jette

A police officer was fatally shot during an intervention in Jette, prompting Brussels mayor Philippe Close to declare a 'national emergency' and call for additional resources. The incident follows prior scrutiny of Close's role in a casino concession, but the shooting itself marks a violent escalation in threats against Belgian police. The event is likely to intensify political debate on policing and public safety in Belgium.