Feb 23 • 00:10 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man shot dead in São José da Barra; boss reportedly main suspect

A man was shot dead in São José da Barra, Brazil, with his employer being the main suspect in the incident.

A tragic shooting occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, the 22nd, in the Nossa Senhora de Fátima neighborhood of São José da Barra, Minas Gerais, where a man was killed. According to the Military Police, the prime suspect is the victim's boss. Eyewitness accounts suggest the attack was sudden and violent, causing panic in the local community.

At the time of the shooting, the victim's brother was present and also sustained injuries. He was promptly taken to the Hospital de São José da Barra, but there are currently no updates on his condition. The police have launched an investigation and are actively searching for the suspect, who remains at large, raising concerns about safety in the area.

The victim, who was in town for work purposes related to a farm, underscores the ongoing issues of violence and safety in rural communities in Brazil. This incident brings attention to the potential dangers workers face in such environments, especially involving interpersonal disputes that can escalate to fatal violence.

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