Confrontation between rival criminals leaves 2 shot in Tanque, Southwest Zone of Rio

Passengers who were at the Tanque BRT station had to get down and lie on the ground to protect themselves from the gunfire.

The Fire Department was called at 8:50 pm to respond to an incident on Rua Cândido do Benício, at number 4178, close to the Renascer samba school court.

In a statement, the PM reported that it was called, found a vehicle with gunshot marks at the scene and, later, was informed that two injured people had been admitted to Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital. The vehicle had identification differences and was seized. The incident was registered at the 41st DP (Tank).