Trans woman who died in police approach will be buried this Wednesday (18)
Gabriella dos Santos, a 27-year-old trans woman, who was shot during a police approach in Campo Grande, Brazil, will be buried on Wednesday after succumbing to her injuries.
Gabriella dos Santos, a 27-year-old trans woman, succumbed to injuries sustained during a police approach in Campo Grande on Monday, and her burial is scheduled for Wednesday at the municipal cemetery in Terenos. Gabriella was shot while being confronted by police as they engaged individuals experiencing homelessness, and surveillance footage captured the incident that led to her death. The footage shows a chaotic scene in which a police officer is seen kicking Gabriella, who then retaliates, causing her firearm to fall. After picking up the gun and aiming it at the officer, another police officer shot Gabriella multiple times. In the police statement, the officer who fired the shots reported having discharged his weapon three times, highlighting a confrontational and ultimately tragic encounter. Gabriella's family is left grappling with the implications of her untimely death, as her brother indicated she was seeking help during that confrontation. The incident raises pressing concerns regarding police conduct and the treatment of marginalized communities in Brazil, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform in law enforcement practices.