Video: teacher in an outbreak attacks guards with a hatchet and is shot in MT

According to images recorded at the scene, the teacher was armed with a hatchet, wore a ballistic vest and had his face covered by a balaclava. In the videos, it is possible to see the moment in which he attacks five agents who were responding to the incident. Then the guards fire shots and hit him.

According to Lucas do Rio Verde City Hall, through the Municipal Public Security Secretariat, the Municipal Guard was initially called to respond to an incident involving a man in a possible life-threatening situation in the Alvorada neighborhood.

According to the city hall, the agents tried to talk to the teacher, but he allegedly advanced towards the team still with the bladed weapon. Given the situation, the guards intervened with the use of a firearm.

After being hit, the man entered his own house, in a condominium, and locked himself in one of the rooms. According to the Fire Department, the teams waited for the police to arrive before entering the property. They then began negotiating with the man, who, after some time, agreed to open the door and surrender.

After the surrender, the military provided first assistance. A bandage was applied to the wound caused by the gunshot, as well as venous access. The man was then taken to the hospital for evaluation and continued medical care.

In a statement, the Municipal Public Security Secretariat reported that the action of the Municipal Civil Guard took place "in view of the need to contain the advance of the man against the agents and guarantee the safety of those involved".