# Debt-related shooting in Formosa, Goiás

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/debt-related-shooting-in-formosa-gois
> Updated: 2026-08-11T23:45:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

In Formosa, Goiás, authorities are investigating a shooting in the Parque Lago neighborhood that resulted in the deaths of four men: Gustavo Fernandes Graças, Luís Antônio Rodrigues, Gustavo Aurélio, and André Ferreira. The victims were found near a Volkswagen Amarok that had been struck by gunfire.

Preliminary investigations indicate the incident may have stemmed from a dispute over a R$ 250,000 debt related to a truck purchase. It is suspected that the victims had gone to the home of a retired military police officer to collect the funds. The retired officer, his son, and an associate are under investigation. The officer has claimed he acted in self-defense, alleging the victims were pursuing his son. The Civil Police and the Homicide Investigation Group are reviewing security footage to clarify the roles of those involved.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Formosa massacre: Four dead in suspected debt collection shooting

Four men were killed in a shooting in Formosa, Goiás, allegedly during a dispute over a R$ 250,000 debt. A retired police officer and his son are under investigation.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/formosa-four-men-killed-in-shooting-investigation

### 2026-08-04: Father Arrested for Ordering Son's Murder Over Debt in Goiás, Brazil

Goiás police arrested Ozanan Ricardo Machado for ordering his son’s murder over a R$ 50,000 debt, with the brother acting as hitman; the stepmother and brother were also detained.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/father-arrested-for-ordering-sons-murder-over-debt-in-gois-brazil

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