Five people are shot during attack in Rio de Janeiro
Quick Look
- Five people, four men and one woman, were shot during an attack in Rio de Janeiro.
- The victims sought medical care on their own or with the help of the Military Police.
- The shooters remain at large and their motivation is being investigated.
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Why It Matters
The 29th Military Police Battalion was called after reports of gunshots in the region.
According to the 29th Military Police Battalion, teams were patrolling the region when they received information about gunshots in the area. The dynamics of the crime are still being investigated by security forces.
According to the PM, three of the injured sought medical attention shortly after the shooting. Two others sought help at the 29th BPM headquarters and were sent by the police to receive treatment.
The injured are four men and one woman. According to police, one of the men was hit in the left thigh, two suffered injuries to the back, another was shot in the lower neck and the woman was hit in the left buttock.
The injured received medical attention, but their health status had not been reported until the last update of this report. The suspects in the attack have not yet been identified.
Open Questions
- What is the motivation for the attack?
- Who are the shooters?
- What is the current health status of the victims?





