Hans Van Themsche (born 7 February 1988 in Wilrijk, Antwerp, Flemish Region of Belgium) was a Belgian student who in 2006 shot three people, killing two and severely injuring another, before being shot by police and incapacitated.
He was sentenced to life in prison in 2008.
The homicide received widespread media attention and drew major public and political attention to responsibilities regarding political presentation of immigrant and racial issues and its possible effects on individuals.