Feb 19 • 11:12 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man is shot dead upon arriving home with his wife in Águas Formosas

A 41-year-old man was shot dead in Águas Formosas, Brazil, when he returned home with his wife on a motorcycle.

In a tragic incident in Águas Formosas, Brazil, a 41-year-old man named Luciano Rodrigues de Oliveira was shot dead on the night of Wednesday, October 18. According to the Military Police of Minas Gerais, the attack occurred as he arrived home, accompanied by his wife. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, and police were called to the scene where they found the victim lying on the ground. Emergency services confirmed his death shortly thereafter.

The police investigation revealed that the assailant had been waiting in the vicinity and fired multiple shots at Luciano while he was still on his motorcycle. Despite attempts to escape, Luciano managed to run approximately 10 meters before collapsing from his injuries. The immediate area around the scene is reportedly quiet, but the suspect fled on foot into nearby vegetation, eluding capture.

As of the last update, the suspect remains at large, and authorities are intensifying their investigation to apprehend him. This incident has raised concerns over public safety in the region, prompting local officials to address the increasing violence in Águas Formosas and the need for enhanced policing in the area.

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