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Crime
Norfolk Filmmaker Killed in Ghent Shooting While Heading to Film Premiere
✍️ WTKR
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:12 AM
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A Norfolk filmmaker was fatally shot in Ghent, Belgium, en route to the premiere of his short film at the Naro theater.
A shooting in Ghent, Belgium, claimed the life of a filmmaker from Norfolk, USA, who was traveling to the Naro theater for the debut of his short film. The incident occurred on a busy street in the city’s historic district, where the victim was shot multiple times before authorities arrived. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was known in the independent film community for his work on short projects that often screened at regional festivals. He had been scheduled to present his latest film at the Naro theater, a popular venue for indie cinema in Ghent.
Belgian police have opened a criminal inquiry and are asking for witnesses. No suspect has been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was known in the independent film community for his work on short projects that often screened at regional festivals. He had been scheduled to present his latest film at the Naro theater, a popular venue for indie cinema in Ghent.
Belgian police have opened a criminal inquiry and are asking for witnesses. No suspect has been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.