Feb 11 β€’ 13:11 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Military police officer shot while sleeping inside house in Salvador; partner taken to police station

A military police officer in Salvador was shot by his partner while he was asleep, leading to a serious injury and a police investigation.

In a troubling incident in Salvador, Brazil, a military police officer from the 32nd Battalion in ItapuΓ£ was shot in his chest while sleeping at home in the Cajazeiras XI neighborhood. Initial reports from TV Bahia indicate that the officer's partner was the individual who fired the shot, raising questions about the circumstances leading up to the event. The Integrated Communications Center (Cicom) dispatched a team from the 22nd Battalion after receiving word of the shooting, and upon arrival, officers confirmed the serious injury sustained by the victim.

Following the shooting, the injured officer was rushed to ElΓ‘dio Lasserre Hospital, where he was treated for a punctured lung resulting from the gunshot wound. Healthcare professionals performed a drainage procedure due to significant blood loss, but his condition is now considered stable. Despite this positive update, he remains in need of further care and is expected to be transferred to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for more comprehensive monitoring and treatment.

In the aftermath of the shooting, the officer's partner has been taken into custody and is being questioned at the Homicide and Person Protection Department (DHPP). This incident raises significant concerns regarding domestic violence and safety in the environment of law enforcement officers, and it could lead to broader discussions about mental health and support systems for individuals in high-stress professions such as policing.

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