A tragic incident occurred in Santa Teresa, a central neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, where a power outage led to unrest resulting in gunfire. During the chaos, three men were shot, and emergency services were called to the scene to assist them. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries shortly after being admitted to the Municipal Hospital Souza Aguiar, while the condition of the other two remains unknown.

The incident took place on the night of Friday, the 13th, highlighting the tensions that can arise during infrastructural failures like power outages. According to the Military Police’s press office, they were alerted to reports of gunfire in the area and discovered the wounded men upon arrival. The cause of the initial disturbance appears to be directly linked to the blackout that affected local residents, which escalated into violence.

As of the latest updates, the suspects responsible for the shooting have not been apprehended, prompting an investigation by the police at the 7th Precinct (Santa Teresa). This incident raises concerns about public safety and the potential for violence in situations of civic unrest, particularly within communities facing problemas with essential services like electricity.