Feb 23 • 12:29 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Child dies and mother is shot in an attack in the interior of RN

A child was killed and her mother injured in a shooting attack in Bom Jesus, Brazil, on Sunday night.

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday night in Bom Jesus, located in the Agreste region of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, where a child lost her life due to gunfire, and her mother sustained serious injuries. According to the Civil Police, two suspects on a motorcycle executed the attack, firing multiple shots at the victims before fleeing the scene. The child was pronounced dead at the scene, while the mother was rushed to a hospital for surgery, with no updates provided on her condition by the police.

Investigators from the Civil Police are currently working to gather details surrounding the attack, focusing on identifying the perpetrators and uncovering the motive behind this violent act. The shooting occurred around 9:30 PM on Rua Pedro Diogo da Silva, in the town's center. Following the shooting, the military police secured the crime scene until the arrival of civil and scientific police teams, who commenced forensic investigations into the homicide.

This incident highlights the ongoing issues of violence in Brazilian cities, particularly in less urbanized areas like Bom Jesus, where such attacks may contribute to a broader climate of insecurity. Authorities are under pressure to address violent crime effectively, as the public demands safety and justice for victims and their families.

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