Shooting near the coast of Salvador leaves two dead; weapons and drugs were seized

A confrontation between military police and suspects left two men dead in the region known as Caxundé, in the Boca do Rio neighborhood, in Salvador. The shooting occurred this Friday (16) and scared residents of the region.

According to reports from residents told TV Bahia, military police officers arrived in vehicles and, after disembarking, saw suspects in the community. Shots were exchanged and the confrontation lasted for more than an hour, even after police reinforcements arrived. Agents also entered the location on foot, which has alleys and staircases.

Images shared on social media showed drivers reversing their cars to avoid passing through the stretch. Stiep residents also reported moments of tension, and some people avoided circulating in the common areas of condominiums near Boca do Rio.

The identities of the dead, identified as suspects, have not yet been released. According to the report provided by the Military Police, a 38 caliber revolver, a 9 mm submachine gun and drugs were seized. Until the publication of this report, no one had been arrested.

Military Police of Bahia — Photo: Ascom | PM-BA