In a tragic incident in Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil, a 15-year-old named Lucas Gabriel Lazarim was shot dead in front of his peers at a local diner. The shooting, captured by surveillance cameras, allegedly involved a fellow student who was also in school uniform. According to the Civil Police, the dominant theory is that the shooter is a schoolmate of the victim and equally underage. The two had reportedly been involved in some form of personal conflict leading up to the shooting.

Police investigations revealed that Lazarim was struck by at least 14 bullets in the attack, signifying the severity of the incident. Delegate Thiago Pinheiro Barros addressed the media, emphasizing that the police have ruled out links to organized crime. The uniformed attire and the visibility of the shooter's face suggest that this was not a gang-related crime, as the victim had no known affiliations with criminal factions, although he had minor past offenses.

The case is being treated with urgency, highlighting concerns about youth violence in schools. This incident raises alarm over the potential for escalation in such conflicts among adolescents, particularly given the nature of the crime which has been characterized as a hate crime. As the investigation continues, it serves as a poignant reminder of the critical need for preventive measures to address underlying issues that lead to such tragic events in young people's lives.