A 24-year-old young man was shot in the back while riding his bicycle in the Eldorado neighborhood of Montes Claros, Brazil, on Monday, October 9th. The incident occurred when the victim was passing by Avenida Amintas Jaques de Moraes, where he was suddenly attacked by two men who emerged from a vacant lot, firing at him with guns. Upon receiving an anonymous tip, the military police arrived to find the victim conscious and bleeding from a gunshot wound to his back after managing to escape on foot a short distance before collapsing.

After the shooting, the victim was treated and transported to Santa Casa by a team from the emergency medical service (Samu). Police at the scene collected evidence, including three spent 9mm shell casings and one .380 caliber shell casing. The authorities suspect that the shooting might be related to a drug trafficking dispute in the nearby Castelo Branco neighborhood, as violence related to drug trade has been a significant issue in this area.

Police have commenced a search for the assailants, although no arrests have yet been made. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of violent crime in Montes Claros, particularly those connected to drug trafficking which continues to pose a threat to community safety and underscores the need for effective policing and community intervention strategies.