Pregnant woman who lost her baby after being shot outside a brothel did not know the shooter, police say
A pregnant woman was shot outside a nightclub in Itumbiara, Brazil, and the police confirmed she did not have any prior relationship with the shooter.
A tragic incident occurred in Itumbiara, Brazil, where a 24-year-old pregnant woman was shot outside a nightclub on Avenida Tancredo Neves. According to the case's lead investigator, Delegate Felipe Sala, there is currently no evidence to suggest any relationship between the victim and the shooter. The young woman, who was 19 weeks pregnant, stated that the assailant approached her abruptly, touched her face, and when she reacted by throwing her drink at him, he retaliated by firing two shots that struck her in the chest.
The incident took place early Saturday morning, resulting in the woman being rushed to the Hospital Estadual for medical attention where it was confirmed that she lost her baby following the attack. Surveillance cameras recorded the confrontation, aiding police in their ongoing investigation. The police are in the process of gathering further testimony from witnesses to piece together the complete circumstances surrounding the shooting.
This case has drawn public attention not only for the violence perpetrated against a pregnant woman but also for the alarming trend of shootings in public spaces. The police are actively working to identify the shooter, and this incident underscores the importance of addressing issues related to safety in nightlife areas in Brazil, where violence has been a growing concern in recent years.