Feb 15 • 16:48 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man dies and two are arrested after a shootout with the police in Ferraz de Vasconcelos

A man was killed and two others were arrested following a shootout with police in Ferraz de Vasconcelos, Brazil, after they were suspected of stealing cell phones.

In a violent incident in Ferraz de Vasconcelos, Brazil, a shootout with the Police Military resulted in the death of one alleged robber, while two other suspects were apprehended. The event took place on a Saturday evening when the trio reportedly invaded a home on Avenida Dom Pedro II and stole cell phones from the residents. Following the robbery, the police were alerted to the situation.

During the police intervention, a confrontation ensued in which one of the suspects pointed a revolver towards an officer. The officer responded in self-defense, shooting the assailant, who succumbed to injuries on the scene. The situation escalated rapidly, leading to the swift involvement of emergency services, which confirmed the man's death. Additionally, law enforcement seized a .38 caliber revolver during the incident.

The two remaining suspects, aged 25 and 33, were taken into custody under similar charges, including robbery and vehicle license plate tampering. The entire case has been recorded at the local police station as part of an investigation into the ongoing issues of crime and public safety in the region, particularly concerning violent robberies that disturb community peace.

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