On Sunday afternoon, September 22, a former civil police officer identified as José Jailson Duarte, also known as 'Dau Carcará', was shot and killed in Gravatá, a city in the Agreste region of Pernambuco, Brazil. The incident occurred on a road leading to the Serra do Maroto and a nearby condominium, an area typically known for its residential and tourist developments. Eyewitness reports and security footage revealed that Duarte was driving a red pickup truck when he was targeted by suspects driving a black car, who opened fire using high-caliber weapons.

The violence unfolded in a relatively affluent neighborhood, raising concerns about public safety in what is generally considered a safe area. After the shooting, the victim's body was taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine (IML). The local police, upon being notified, have commenced an investigation aimed at identifying the assailants and uncovering the motive behind the crime. As of the last report, no arrests had been made, leaving the community on edge regarding the circumstances surrounding the murder.

This incident highlights ongoing issues related to violence and crime which continue to plague certain areas in Brazil, even within communities that are perceived as secure. The brutal nature of the attack and the background of the victim, a former law enforcement officer, emphasizes the complexities of crime in the region, prompting further inquiries into how such violence occurs in environments generally deemed safe.