Feb 23 • 17:04 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man is shot in the back in the backyard of his home in the interior of AC

A 26-year-old man named Lázaro Maquisson Ferreira de Alencar was killed with a shot to the back in his backyard in Mâncio Lima, Acre, Brazil.

Lázaro Maquisson Ferreira de Alencar, a 26-year-old resident of the Comunidade Maloca in Mâncio Lima, was fatally shot in his backyard last Sunday. Reportedly, Lázaro was home with his father and two other men, drinking alcohol when the incident occurred. After leaving to buy more drinks, the two men returned asking for a cigarette. As Lázaro turned to fetch it for them, he was shot in the back, leading to his immediate death before emergency services could arrive.

The local police, upon investigation, learned that the attack was allegedly orchestrated by the two men who immediately fled the scene. Lázaro's father provided this critical information to law enforcement, highlighting the sudden nature of the violence. This tragic event brings to light the ongoing issues related to crime and violence in the region, showing the dangerous situation many residents face in the interior of Acre.

The case raises serious questions about safety and security in Mâncio Lima and highlights the complexities surrounding interpersonal relationships that may escalate into fatal violence. The local community is now grappling with the aftermath of this incident and the implications it has for their local safety and trust in the justice system as the search for the alleged perpetrators continues.

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