Brazilian police raided the Jacarezinho slum in Rio de Janeiro, May 6, 2021. © REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
BBC: Brazil: At least 25 killed in Rio de Janeiro shoot-out
At least 25 people including a police officer have been killed in a shoot-out in Rio de Janeiro, according to local media.
The shoot-out took place during a police operation in a favela in the Jacarezinho area of the city.
Police launched the operation after receiving reports that drug traffickers were recruiting children for their gang.
Two passengers on a metro train were hit by bullets but survived.
Police in the Brazilian city confirmed the death of one of their officers, Inspector Andre Leonardo de Mello Frias.
A statement on Facebook said "he honoured the profession he loved and will be missed".
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Update #1: Slum dogs: Marauding cartel foot soldiers shoot up Rio favela as at least 25 of them die in bloody battle with 200 heavily armed cops (Daily Mail)
Update #2: Rio de Janeiro police raid on favela leaves at least 25 dead (The Guardian)
WNU Editor: For as long as I can remember Brazil's slums have been cesspools for crime.
1 comment:
On a side note the woman in the picture looks like corona bait. Where is Sally Struthers, when you need her?
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