Feb 17 β€’ 10:24 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Man killed by gunfire in Rio Corrente, Petrolina; police investigate crime

A 29-year-old man was shot dead in the Rio Corrente neighborhood of Petrolina, Pernambuco, and the police have launched an investigation into the incident.

On Monday evening, a tragic shooting occurred in the Rio Corrente neighborhood of Petrolina, Pernambuco, where a 29-year-old man named Manoel Souza was fatally shot in the head. The authorities reported that he died on the scene. Following the incident, his body was taken to the Instituto de Medicina Legal (IML) for forensic examinations.

The local police, specifically the 25th Homicides Department of Petrolina, have initiated a formal investigation to uncover the details surrounding the crime. They are actively working to identify the perpetrator and understanding the motives behind this violent act. The investigation aims to provide clarity to the community amidst this shocking event.

Petrolina, situated in the sertΓ£o of Pernambuco, is not unfamiliar with violence, and incidents like this often raise concerns regarding public safety and crime rates in the area. The police's response will be closely monitored by the local community as they seek justice for the victim and a resolution to the ongoing issues of violence in the region.

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