A tragic incident occurred in the Morumbi neighborhood of São Paulo, where a municipal civil guard was fatally shot while trying to prevent a robbery at a pharmacy on Correggio Street. The guard, named Rodrigo dos Santos, 42, who was off-duty and fueled his vehicle nearby, responded to a robbery alert alongside a retired military police officer. Upon arrival at the scene, they witnessed two men engaging in the theft while two accomplices waited outside on motorcycles to facilitate their escape.

During the robbery, a gunfight ensued as the assailants exited the pharmacy. Santos was critically injured in the exchange of gunfire, despite the prompt intervention from a nearby retired policeman who attempted to assist. One robber managed to flee the scene on a motorcycle, while another escaped on foot towards the Paraisópolis favela. Later, Santos was rushed to Albert Einstein Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The event highlights the escalating violence in urban areas and raises concerns over the safety of public security personnel in Brazil. The city of Diadema, where Santos worked for six years, expressed its commitment to supporting the guard's family in the aftermath of this loss, underlining the dangers faced by individuals dedicated to maintaining public safety in their communities.