Update: Theo Francken, Belgian state secretary, confirmed authorities have arrested Abdeslam. "We've got him," he said. Two additional suspects have also been taken into custody.
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Salah Abdeslam, one of the suspected terrorists behind last year's deadly attacks in Paris, has been captured by authorities during a police shootout in Brussels, according to Belgian media.
Breaking News: Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam wounded and holed up in Brussels shootout - Belgian newspaper pic.twitter.com/NG6o7rMLPh
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The horrifying attacks in Paris in November left over 120 people dead, including American student Nohemi Gonzalez. She was 23 years old.
The Telegraph has referred to Abdeslam as the world's "most wanted man."
Stay tuned for updates.
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