Feb 28 • 14:04 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

18-year-old dies shot after leaving a party in Floriano, South Piauí

An 18-year-old man named Landerson de Sousa Alves was shot and killed after leaving a reggae party in Floriano, South Piauí.

Landerson de Sousa Alves, an 18-year-old, was fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday (28) in the Tamboril neighborhood of Floriano, located in the southern region of Piauí. According to Lieutenant Colonel Gilson Leite, commander of the 3rd Military Police Battalion of Floriano, Landerson was leaving a reggae party alongside a woman when two men on a motorcycle approached and fired at him multiple times, resulting in his death at the scene.

The assailants fled immediately after the shooting, and as of now, they remain unidentified and have not been arrested. The Civil Police are currently investigating the incident to uncover more details and determine the motive behind the attack. Preliminary information indicates that Landerson had no prior police record and was employed at a supermarket in the city, suggesting that he was an ordinary young man without known affiliations that could lead to such violence.

The community is likely in shock after this tragedy, as the violent act occurred shortly after a public celebration, raising concerns about safety during such social gatherings. Given the alarming rate of violence in some urban areas of Brazil, this incident could prompt discussions on public safety measures and the need for effective responses from local law enforcement to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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