Brazilian councilman arrested for shooting at election celebrants

Marcos Aurélio Bento Pena, a councilman from General Carneiro, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly firing shots from his residence at people celebrating Lula’s presidential election victory.

According to police reports, the suspect fired toward a group gathered at a nearby snack bar. One individual was reported to have sustained head and arm injuries, though the injuries were described as minor. Two women, aged 20 and 24, were identified as victims in the documentation.

Following a 50-minute negotiation with the Military Police, the councilman surrendered. Authorities seized the firearm used in the incident, along with two other weapons and ammunition, from his home. The suspect was taken to the local police station for further legal proceedings.