Pedras de Fogo has the highest homicide rate in the Metropolitan Region of João Pessoa
In 2025, Pedras de Fogo recorded the highest homicide rate in the Metropolitan Region of João Pessoa, with a rate of 1.05 homicides per thousand inhabitants.
Man is killed by gunfire in front of his house in Pedras de Fogo, Paraíba
A 43-year-old man was shot dead in front of his house in Pedras de Fogo, Paraíba, and police are investigating the incident as a possible case of intensified rivalry.
Two men are shot dead after confrontation with the Military Police in Pedras de Fogo
Two men were killed in a gunfight with the Military Police in the rural area of Pedras de Fogo, Brazil, following a robbery attempt that resulted in the death of an army soldier.