Mar 14 β€’ 13:45 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Man is shot in attack in the Piscicultura neighborhood of Boa Vista

A 29-year-old man was shot in the Piscicultura neighborhood of Boa Vista, Brazil, with no arrests made in connection to the incident.

In Boa Vista, Brazil, a 29-year-old man was shot on the evening of Friday, the 13th, in the Piscicultura neighborhood, specifically at the intersection of Rua PiraΓ­ba and Avenida Piscicultura. Upon arrival, the police found the victim sitting in a chair with gunshot wounds to his face and left shoulder. Despite efforts to investigate, no suspects have been arrested in relation to the shooting.

A 49-year-old app driver reported to the police that he had driven the victim from the Tancredo Neves neighborhood to Piscicultura. The victim asked the driver to wait upon their arrival. It was at this point that an unknown assailant, dressed in black and wearing a cap, approached and opened fire. The driver managed to escape the scene and returned only after seeing the suspect leave in a vehicle, highlighting the chaotic nature of the event.

Additionally, the police noted that the victim had received a phone call shortly before being shot, which suggests there may have been planned or targeted activity involved. As officers conducted a thorough search of the area, they discovered a 9mm caliber pistol and ammunition, which could potentially provide crucial evidence in this ongoing investigation. The incident underscores concerns regarding violence in the region and the public's safety as law enforcement continues to seek leads.

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