On the morning of Friday, the 20th, a tragic incident occurred in the Várzea Nova neighborhood of Santa Rita when a 17-year-old boy named Eduardo Cunha da Silva was shot dead. The shooting took place on Rua Anésio Alves de Miranda while the victim was on his way to a local bakery. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, and the police were quickly called to the scene to investigate the crime.

The Military Police confirmed the fatal shooting and stated that the victim was attacked while walking. Following the incident, forensic investigators from the Polícia Científica arrived to perform a thorough examination of the scene. After their work was completed, the body was taken for legal procedures, which is standard practice in fatal shooting cases to gather evidence and understand the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

The case has now been handed over to the Polícia Civil, which is responsible for conducting the investigation into the homicide. Authorities are expected to look into the circumstances leading to the shooting, including identifying potential suspects and understanding the motive behind the attack. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding youth violence and public safety in urban areas of Brazil, particularly in regions surrounding larger cities.