Witness appeal after Kalashnikov shooting injures one in Gosselies, Belgium

A shooting occurred on Rue du Sablon in Gosselies, Charleroi, on the night of August 29-30, 2026, leaving one person injured. The perpetrator used a Kalashnikov, and a witness appeal has been launched by a Charleroi investigating judge. The incident appears isolated, but the use of a military-grade weapon raises concerns about local armed violence.