Hans Van Themsche (born 7 February 1988 in Wilrijk, Antwerp, Flemish Region of Belgium) was, at age 18, a student who, in the city of Antwerp, shot three people; life-threateningly injuring one and killing two, before being stopped by a police bullet. His conviction of lifelong incarceration for these racism-motivated crimes followed in 2008.
The highly mediatized event drew major public and political attention to responsibilities regarding political presentation of immigrant and racial issues and its possible effects on individuals.
Read more about Hans Van Themsche: Course of Events, Early Declarations, Murderer's Background and Alleged Responsibility of Vlaams Belang and Its Voters, Aftermath
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