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Duarte Jr. vehicle targeted by gunfire in Maranhão
Federal Deputy Duarte Jr. (Avante-MA) reported that his vehicle was targeted by gunfire during a campaign event in Morros, Maranhão. According to the deputy, an armed individual wearing a balaclava approached the vehicle, forced it to stop, and fired approximately four shots. The bullets struck the tires, hood, a pillar, and a rear window.
Neither the deputy nor his driver were injured in the attack. Duarte Jr. stated that the assailant ordered the occupants to discard their cell phones before fleeing. The deputy has called for a rigorous investigation and indicated he will involve the Federal Police to ensure accountability. Local authorities are currently investigating the motive and the identity of the perpetrators.
Entities
Avante-MA · Brazil · Cascavel · Cascavel Municipal Guard · Civil Police of Maranhão · Department of Justice · Duarte Jr. · FBI · Federal Highway Police · Florida · Guarda Municipal de Cascavel · Helbert Oliveira
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Duarte Jr. reported that his vehicle was struck by four gunshots during a campaign event in Maranhão. recordnewsma.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · clicrdc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deputy and his driver were not injured during the shooting. recordnewsma.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · clicrdc.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The deputy intends to involve the Federal Police in the investigation of the attack. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] An armed individual in a balaclava approached the vehicle and ordered the occupants to discard their cell phones. recordnewsma.com · clicrdc.com.br