In the early hours of March 2, 2026, a man named Eloi de Jesus Neto was shot to death outside a convenience store on Alameda Castanheira in the São Félix Pioneiro neighborhood of Marabá, southeastern Pará. Security camera footage captured the moment of the attack, showing a group of people chatting while a store employee was clearing tables. Suddenly, a motorcycle approached, and the passenger got off armed, opening fire on Eloi who tried to flee but was struck by the gunfire before collapsing. The shooter then approached and fired additional shots before escaping.

The police reported that Eloi was consuming alcoholic beverages with a group of individuals when he was targeted by two assailants on a motorcycle. The nature of the shooting suggests it may have been a targeted assassination possibly linked to criminal activity, raising concerns about safety in the area. The presence of families nearby, including two women carrying small children during the attack, highlights the recklessness of the violence.

This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence in Brazil, particularly in urban areas where drug trafficking and gang-related crimes have escalated. Authorities are under pressure to ensure public safety and investigate the motives behind this execution-style killing, which not only affects the direct victims but also instills fear among the community members witnessing such acts of violence.