The Instituto de Polícia Científica da Paraíba (IPC) confirmed the release of two bodies, Hebert Araújo do Nascimento and Gabriel dos Santos Nascimento, both aged 24, to their families following the tragic shooting incident that occurred in Santa Rita on Sunday morning, October 15. This incident left multiple victims, and the process of forensic examination was conducted according to standard procedures in such cases. Details regarding the funeral and burial of the deceased individuals remain undisclosed, adding to the distress of their families.

In addition, the case of a third victim, 16-year-old Mateus Eduardo dos Santos Freire, presents further complications. His body has not yet been released because the family did not have a valid identification document; they only provided a birth certificate, which was not accepted by the IPC for body release. It is noteworthy that the victim's mother has taken steps to obtain a DNA test to confirm the identity of her son, a process that may take between 30 to 90 days before the body can be turned over to the family for burial.

This tragic event highlights ongoing issues of violence in Brazilian society, especially during public gatherings. The response from law enforcement and forensic agencies is crucial in managing the aftermath of such incidents and supporting the victims' families during their grieving process. As investigations continue, this incident may prompt further discussions regarding public safety measures at community events in Brazil.