Brussels Gunman Shot Dead by Police after Killing 2 Swedes

Belgian police have shot and killed a suspected gunman who was believed to be responsible for the terrorist attack that killed two Swedish nationals in Brussels. The suspect was killed during a police operation in the Schaerbeek district of Brussels. The attack occurred during a soccer game between Belgium and Sweden, forcing the match to be abandoned. The gunman claimed to be inspired by the Islamic State, with the Swedish nationality of the victims mentioned as a probable motivation. Security measures have been taken to protect Swedish fans, and the terror threat level in Brussels has been raised to the highest level. Belgian authorities have condemned the attack and urged vigilance.
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