On February 17, a tragic triple homicide took place in the Asa Branca neighborhood of Boa Vista, where three Venezuelan men were shot. The victims were identified as Pedro Josué Fernandez Riveiro, aged 27, Freddy José Portillo Pérez, aged 26, and Edwin Leonel Barreto Jimenez, aged 27. The incident occurred at noon when four suspects arrived on motorcycles and opened fire, leading to the immediate deaths of Pedro and Freddy, while Edwin succumbed to injuries later at the hospital.

The police conducted an operation and arrested three suspects on March 20, aged 27, 26, and 25, in the nearby Jóquei Clube neighborhood. Some of the suspects attempted to escape by jumping over fences of nearby residences but were promptly apprehended. In the course of the arrests, police also confiscated firearms that were potentially linked to the crime, highlighting the ongoing violence associated with gun use in the region.

This incident underscores the serious issue of crime and violence in Boa Vista, particularly involving foreign nationals. The involvement of Venezuelan citizens exacerbates tensions in the area, raising questions about migration, safety, and the socio-political dynamics that contribute to such violence. The local community is left grappling with the repercussions of this violence as authorities work to ensure safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.