Third American Victim Killed in Brussels Attacks Identified as Texas Mother of Four

A Texas mother of four, who was married to an Air Forces officer, has been identified as the third American killed in the terror attacks in Brussels.

Gail Minglana Martinez, 41, died on March 22 by a blast when she was traveling with her husband, Lt. Col. Kato Martinez, and their four children, NBC News reports.

The Corpus Christi native's congressman released a statement of condolence to her family, who all still remain in hospital due to their injuries.

"My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Martinez, whose life was tragically cut short by the ISIS terror attack in Brussels," Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, said in the statement.



There were no further details given about the condition of her husband and four children.

Farenthold added: "I ask that everyone offer their prayers and support to the Martinez family as they work through the pain and suffering that this horrific event has caused, and respect their privacy at this time."

The State Department have confirmed that four Americans died in the Brussels attacks, with one remaining victim still unidentified.

Belgium's Minister of Health Maggie De Block announced Monday morning that the death toll from last Tuesday's terror attacks in Brussels had risen to 35 after four people died in the hospital.

"Four patients deceased in hospital. Medical teams did all possible. Total victims: 35. Courage to all the families," De Block tweeted Monday morning.

Married American couple Justin and Stephanie Shutls, who lived in Brussels, were confirmed dead on Saturday.