In Unaí, Brazil, a disagreement over the positioning of a fence that divides two properties resulted in gunfire and death threats on Thursday, October 12. According to the Military Police (PM), during repairs on the fence, two armed men arrived, one of whom had sold one of the neighboring properties. The altercation escalated when one of the men fired shots, threatening to return and harm those involved if they tampered with the fence again.

Law enforcement was alerted to the situation soon after the shooting, but the suspect who fired shots was not found at his residence, with his wife claiming she did not know where he was. The police then received a tip that he was hiding at a nearby farm and had hired a company to smuggle his vehicle out of the city, indicating he was attempting to avoid arrest and was possibly planning further actions.

This incident highlights the severe consequences that property disputes can provoke, particularly in rural areas where access to firearms is prevalent. The potential for escalating violence in such conflicts raises serious concerns for community safety and law enforcement's ability to manage these threats effectively.