During the Salvador Carnival, a woman sustained a gunshot wound to the eye and a man received a grazing shot to the neck due to gunfire that erupted after a confrontation between criminal groups near the Campo Grande circuit. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, February 14, and it has heightened concerns about safety during the festivities, which attract millions of revelers annually.

Local authorities, particularly the Civil Police, reported that the two suspects attempted to flee the scene but were apprehended by military personnel shortly thereafter. Both victims were taken to the Hospital Geral do Estado, where they are currently reported to be in stable condition. The police have stated that they are prioritizing the investigation, aided by surveillance footage captured during the event, as they look into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

This shooting follows another incident earlier in the week when a man was shot amidst another confrontation in the same area during Carnival celebrations. Carnival in Salvador generally brings around five million participants, and while the events are festive in nature, these violent events cast a shadow over public safety, leading to increased police presence and scrutiny during such occasions.