Shot goes through bus bodywork and hits passenger in the leg in Greater Florianópolis

According to Jotur, responsible for the service in the city, the projectile went through the side of the vehicle. The victim, whose name was not released, was treated by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). There is no information about the origin of the shooting.

The case happened around 6:30 pm, while the collective was operating the Barra do Aririú line, in the region known as Pedregal, in the Barra do Aririú neighborhood.

According to the Military Police, the passenger reported hearing a loud bang and then realizing she was injured in her leg.

After first aid at the scene, the woman was taken to the hospital. There are no details about her health status.

In a statement, Jotur reported that the driver provided immediate assistance to the victim. The company regretted the case and expressed solidarity with the passenger.

The Military Police isolated the site, which was examined by the Scientific Police. The circumstances and origin of the shooting are investigated by the competent authorities.

At around 6:30 pm this Monday (9), a Jotur bus that operated the Barra do Aririú line was hit by a gunshot while traveling through the region known as Pedregal. The projectile went through the side of the vehicle and hit a passenger in the leg.

Immediately after the incident, the company's employee provided the necessary support to the passenger. The Military Police and the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) were called. The Samu team carried out the first medical care on site.