In Salvador, a man's involvement in a traffic altercation resulted in him being shot, with the incident occurring on the Viaduto dos Motoristas. The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute between drivers to a physical confrontation, during which a reserve military police officer drew his weapon and shot another driver in the leg. The incident took place on the afternoon of Friday, the 20th, as per eyewitness accounts reported to the Military Police.

Following the shooting, a police vehicle that happened to be patrolling the area responded promptly and witnessed part of the confrontation. Witnesses indicated that during the escalation, one of the drivers allegedly advanced toward the officer, prompting the officer to discharge his weapon. This incident has raised concerns regarding the use of force by law enforcement and the involvement of a reserve officer in such situations, highlighting issues of public safety and accountability in interactions between civilians and police.

The injured man was located by police officers from the Batalhão Gêmeos while they were conducting patrols nearby. This case will likely attract significant attention from both the public and law enforcement agencies as it raises critical questions about traffic violence and the conduct of police officers, especially in high-stress situations where their training and judgment are put to the test.