Jeanderson Gomes Ramos, a 30-year-old street vendor, was shot and killed in Feira de Santana, a major city in the Brazilian state of Bahia, while riding his bicycle in the Santo Antônio dos Prazeres neighborhood on the afternoon of October 6. According to the Civil Police, the shooting occurred around 4 PM on Avenida Sérgio Carneiro when assailants drove up in a car and opened fire before fleeing towards the Jaíba district.

Local military police from the 25th Battalion responded to the scene and found Jeanderson lifeless on his bicycle. The Technical Police Department was called in to conduct an investigation and remove the body. Reports indicate that Jeanderson lived in a residential complex in the same neighborhood but spent significant time working as a street vendor selling cheese in nearby cities, including Candeias and Madre de Deus, highlighting his role in the local economy and community.

This tragic event raises concerns about street violence and safety for vendors in urban areas of Brazil, emphasizing the ongoing issues surrounding crime in cities like Feira de Santana. Local authorities may face increasing pressure to enhance public safety measures to protect residents and workers in the wake of this incident, as the community grapples with the implications of such violence on everyday life.