# 2026 Brazil violent crime surge continues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-attacks-in-par-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-28T12:25:45.000Z. Sources: 363. Developments: 116.

The wave of violent crime that began in late May 2026 persisted through August, characterized by frequent fatal shootings, police confrontations, and organized crime activity. In late July, Maceió saw two fatal shootings: a municipal cleaner was killed in Vergel do Lago, and a 17-year-old was shot in Jatiúca. Simultaneously, police operations in Bahia and Paraná resulted in the deaths of two suspects during arrest attempts and traffic stops, involving the seizure of significant quantities of cocaine and marijuana. 

In early August, violence continued in Rio de Janeiro, where 25-year-old Marcelo de Alcântara Brito died following a robbery attempt in Olaria. In Maranhão, a sergeant was wounded during a drug-trafficking operation that left two suspects dead. Other notable incidents included a group of criminals stealing at least 15 pistols from a shooting club in São Lourenço da Mata, resulting in one arrest, and a police chase in São Bernardo do Campo following an attempted electric-bike robbery that left one suspect dead and two wounded.

Law enforcement also intensified efforts against organized crime. In Bahia, ‘Operation Exarmatio’ was launched by the Civil Police to dismantle an illegal firearms ring operating across state lines. Coordinated by the Department of Repression and Combat of Corruption, Organized Crime, and Money Laundering (Draco), the operation involved 80 officers executing search warrants in Feira de Santana, Santo Estêvão, and Aracaju. The effort resulted in a judicial freeze of R$ 38 million in assets linked to the criminal organization.

## Claims

- Police civil Daniela Cunha Moreira was found dead inside a car trunk in Iguaba Grande. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The homicide of Daniela Cunha Moreira is classified as femicide. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Catiana Clarisse de Oliveira and Souza Moreira were arrested as primary suspects. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Adilson de Oliveira is investigated for assisting the murder. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ana Teresa Rodrigues dos Santos was indicted for concealment of the corpse. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The victim’s car was hidden in a residence in the Cidade Nova neighborhood of Iguaba Grande. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Police began the investigation after Daniela Cunha Moreira missed a scheduled night shift. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The case is being investigated by the Delegacia de Homicídios de Niterói, São Gonçalo e Itaboraí (DHNSG). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A man was arrested for domestic violence at Hospital IB Gatto Falcão in Rio Largo after his wife reported 21 years of abuse. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Renata Oliveira is suspected of killing journalist Delson Carlos. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Alagoas police investigate fatal shooting and robbery

Police in Alagoas, Brazil, are investigating two violent incidents: the fatal shooting of a motorcyclist in Lagoa da Canoa and a robbery in Barra de São Miguel that left a man wounded in the head.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alagoas-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-and-robbery

### 2026-08-08: Bahia police launch Operation Exarmatio against illegal arms ring

Bahia police launched Operation Exarmatio to dismantle an illegal firearms ring, executing search warrants and freezing R$ 38 million in assets across Bahia and Sergipe.

107 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/araras-man-arrested-for-assaulting-and-threatening-sister

### 2026-08-04: Brazil reports multiple fatal shootings and violent crimes

Brazil saw several fatal shootings and violent crimes, including a robbery‑related killing in Olaria, a police officer wounded in Bom Jardim, the release of councilor Senival Moura, a club theft of pistols, and

48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olaria-rio-de-janeiro-shooting-kills-victim-during-attempted-robbery

### 2026-08-02: Police Shootings Lead to Suspect Deaths in Brazil's Bahia and Pará

Police confrontations in Saubara, Bahia and Cametá, Pará resulted in the deaths of two suspects after gunfire exchanges, with weapons and drugs seized in Bahia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-shootings-lead-to-suspect-deaths-in-brazils-bahia-and-par

### 2026-07-31: Brazil police shootings kill two suspects in separate incidents

Police shootings in Bahia and Paraná on July 30, 2026 killed suspects Cleiton Dadalto and Maycon Calazans, each after they allegedly brandished weapons; drugs were seized in both cases.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-shootings-kill-two-suspects-in-separate-incidents

### 2026-07-30: Maceió, Brazil experiences two fatal shootings in Vergel and Jatiúca neighborhoods

Two fatal shootings hit Maceió, Brazil on July 30: municipal cleaner Cristiano Balbino was killed in Vergel, and 17‑year‑old Gabriel Barbosa was shot dead in Jatiúca; both are under police investigation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macei-brazil-experiences-two-fatal-shootings-in-vergel-and-jatica-neighborhoods

### 2026-07-28: Unidentified homicide victims discovered in trash sites in Brazil

Police are investigating two separate homicide cases in Brazil after bodies were found in waste sites—one in Belém and another in São José do Rio Preto—both victims remain unidentified.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unidentified-homicide-victims-discovered-in-trash-sites-in-brazil

### 2026-07-25: Brazilian towns see rise in homicides

Two separate shootings in Brazil's Coronel Fabriciano and Varre‑Sai killed Marlon Cesar Ferreira and Fabrício da Silva Soares, raising local safety concerns.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-towns-see-rise-in-homicides

### 2026-07-24: Investigation of journalist Delson Carlos murder uncovers dog killing

Journalist Delson Carlos was murdered in Goiânia on 24 July; suspect Renata de Almeida Pedreira was arrested and also accused of killing the victim’s dog during the incident.

62 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-arrests-mother-for-child-assault-sons-chokehold-kills-stepfather

### 2026-07-24: Motorcyclist killings reported in Pará, Brazil

Two motorcyclists were shot dead in Pará, Brazil — one in Icoaraci, Belém, and another in Novo Repartimento — police are investigating motives.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motorcyclist-killings-reported-in-par-brazil

### 2026-07-24: Police civil officer Daniela Cunha Moreira murdered in Rio; companion and in‑laws arrested

Police civil officer Daniela Cunha Moreira was found dead in her car’s trunk in Iguaba Grande, Rio; her companion and the companion’s parents were arrested on femicide charges.

80 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-gonalo-merchants-arrested-in-enel-rio-electricitytheft-raid

### 2026-07-21: Brazil reports multiple bodies discovered in remote areas

Several bodies were found across Brazil—one near the Brazil‑Argentina border, others in Acre, Mato Grosso, Espírito Santo and Rondonópolis—sparking homicide investigations.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/human-remains-discovered-in-rio-branco-brazil-likely-belonging-to-missing-mechanic

### 2026-07-21: Shootings and homicides reported in several Brazilian cities

Multiple shootings and homicides occurred across Brazil, including fatal gun attacks in Três Lagoas, Alcobaça, Gurupi, and other cities, plus a police assault case in Catalão.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/multiple-youth-killed-in-shootings-across-brazil

### 2026-07-19: Two Separate Murders Reported in Brazil's Parauapebas and Manaus

Two unrelated killings occurred in Brazil: Yago was shot while washing cars in Parauapebas, and Venezuelan Ravier was executed at home in Manaus.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-separate-murders-reported-in-brazils-parauapebas-and-manaus

### 2026-07-18: Police kill suspected gang leader in Ipiaú shooting

Police in Ipiaú, Bahia, shot and killed suspected gang leader Marruan Santos Bispo after a firefight with armed suspects; other gunmen escaped.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-shootout-kills-suspected-gang-leader-in-ipia-brazil

### 2026-07-17: Shooting at Campo Mourão convenience store leaves three dead and several injured

A masked shooter attacked a Campo Mourão convenience store on 17 July 2026, killing three people and wounding five. A teenage suspect is at large; his mother was arrested, and officials are calling for stricter

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shooting-in-campo-mouro-brazil-kills-2-and-injures-4

### 2026-07-16: Knife Attack on Ex-Wife Thwarted by Bakery Patrons in Palmeira D’Oeste, Brazil

In Palmeira D’Oeste, Brazil, an ex‑husband chased his ex‑wife with a knife into a bakery; customers and staff used chairs to stop him before police arrested the attacker.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knife-attack-on-ex-wife-thwarted-by-bakery-patrons-in-palmeira-doeste-brazil

### 2026-07-16: Police officer detained after assaulting teenage apprentice in Catalão, Goiás

A Goiás military police officer was detained after video showed him beating and threatening a 16‑year‑old apprentice in Catalão; he was placed in custody and later released on bail, sparking debate on police‑ab

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-military-police-officer-detained-for-assaulting-teen-in-gois

### 2026-07-16: Bar Owner William Kramer Oliveira Killed in Manaus Shooting After Intervening in Dispute

Bar owner William Kramer Oliveira was shot dead in Manaus after trying to break up a dispute, with a military police officer implicated; the incident is under investigation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bar-owner-william-kramer-oliveira-killed-in-manaus-shooting-after-intervening-in-dispute

### 2026-07-15: Pregnant Woman Assaulted with Bottle in Estância Velha, Brazil

A pregnant woman was hit on the head with a bottle by her boyfriend in Estância Velha, Brazil; the attacker fled and faces charges including attempted femicide.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/double-murder-in-maxaranguape-brazil-suspect-is-expartner-police-officer

### 2026-07-15: Two Suspects Killed in Police Operation in Sousas, Brazil

Families of two men killed in a Sousas police raid gave statements; investigators link the victims to a stolen Toyota Hilux intended for illegal sale in Paraguay.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-suspects-killed-in-police-operation-in-sousas-brazil

### 2026-07-13: Belém police probe possible serial killings of two professors

Two male teachers in Belém’s Marimba district were killed within 48 hours under similar circumstances; investigators suspect a possible serial killer after a man was seen leaving both scenes, though no link is

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belm-police-probe-possible-serial-killings-of-two-professors

### 2026-07-13: Feira de Santana experiences spate of homicides, including worker shot dead

Feira de Santana saw four weekend homicides and a worker killed on Monday, with police investigating possible gang links.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/feira-de-santana-experiences-spate-of-homicides-including-worker-shot-dead

### 2026-07-11: Two violent crimes in Mossoró, Brazil: ankle‑monitor homicide and rescued kidnapping victim

Mossoró saw two violent crimes: an ankle‑monitored detainee was shot dead, and police rescued a kidnapped teen after a suspect was killed in a shootout.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-violent-crimes-in-mossor-brazil-anklemonitor-homicide-and-rescued-kidnapping-victim

### 2026-07-11: Two Separate Homicide Incidents Reported in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Two distinct violent crimes occurred in Minas Gerais on 11 July 2026: a 76‑year‑old was arrested for assault after a traffic stop, and a 38‑year‑old killed a 64‑year‑old after a gunfight on a highway.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-separate-homicide-incidents-reported-in-minas-gerais-brazil

### 2026-07-11: Pará police probe separate homicides, including possible serial killing in Belém

Pará police investigate two unrelated violent crimes: a possible serial killing in Belém involving a veterinarian and a professor, and a dismemberment case in Brasil Novo with two suspects arrested.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/par-police-probe-separate-homicides-including-possible-serial-killing-in-belm

### 2026-07-10: Brazil reports public indecency in Campinas and homicide in Cabrobó

Brazil saw a public indecency incident in Campinas and a fatal shooting in Cabrobó, both captured on security cameras, with investigations ongoing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-public-indecency-in-campinas-and-homicide-in-cabrob

### 2026-07-10: Two armed suspects killed in police shootouts in Cabo Frio and Caarapó, Brazil

Police shootouts in Cabo Frio and Caarapó, Brazil, left two armed suspects dead and led to seizure of weapons, drugs and a motorcycle.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-armed-suspects-killed-in-police-shootouts-in-cabo-frio-and-caarap-brazil

### 2026-07-10: Brazil reports multiple homicides in Itabuna and Alagoas' Pão de Açúcar

Two separate violent incidents in Brazil left three dead – a shooting in Itabuna that marks the fifth homicide in five days, and a bar fight in Alagoas that killed one and injured two.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-multiple-homicides-in-itabuna-and-alagoas-po-de-acar

### 2026-07-09: Two men shot dead in Caruaru, Brazil; four suspects arrested

Two men were shot dead in Caruaru, Brazil; police arrested four suspects and seized weapons and drugs, bringing July homicides to seven in the city.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-men-shot-dead-in-caruaru-brazil-four-suspects-arrested

### 2026-07-09: Brazil reports two separate homicides in Rio de Janeiro and Pará

Two unrelated killings occurred in Brazil: André Fraga was killed by his stepson in Rio de Janeiro, and Paulo Santos Júnior was shot in Pará, with police investigating a possible firearm‑trade motive.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-two-separate-homicides-in-rio-de-janeiro-and-par

### 2026-07-09: Man shot dead after being forced out of clinic in Feira de Santana, Brazil

A 20‑year‑old was shot dead after being forced out of a clinic in Feira de Santana, Brazil; the killing was captured on security cameras and is under police investigation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-two-separate-double-homicide-incidents-in-bahia-and-esprito-santo

### 2026-07-08: Mines Gerais and Bahia experience deadly shootings in Santa Maria and Itabuna

Two separate shootings killed a 64‑year‑old in Santa Maria de Itabira, Minas Gerais, and a 27‑year‑old in Itabuna, Bahia, amid a recent wave of violent crimes in Brazil.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mines-gerais-and-bahia-experience-deadly-shootings-in-santa-maria-and-itabuna

### 2026-07-08: Barbalha shooting kills woman and wounds man

A shooting in Barbalha, Ceará, killed 29‑year‑old Francisca Gerlane Fernandes Pereira and injured her partner; two unknown gunmen on a motorcycle fled the scene.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbalha-shooting-kills-woman-and-wounds-man

### 2026-07-08: Store owner kills robber during attempted robbery at Sumaré mattress shop

In Sumaré, Brazil, a store owner shot and killed a 25‑year‑old robber during an attempted mattress‑store robbery; the owner was injured, a second suspect escaped, and police deem the shooting self‑defence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/store-owner-kills-robber-during-attempted-robbery-at-sumar-mattress-shop

### 2026-07-08: São Paulo shootings underscore surge in urban violence

Two separate shootings in São Paulo — a man injured while chasing a robber in Capão Redondo and a businessman killed during a commercial dispute in Arujá — highlight growing urban gun violence.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-shootings-underscore-surge-in-urban-violence

### 2026-07-07: Rebeca de Souza Murdered Before Her 4-Year-Old Son in Goiás Over Alleged Drug Debt

Rebeca de Souza, 29, was fatally stabbed in front of her 4‑year‑old son in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil, amid a dispute over an alleged drug debt tied to her brother; police are hunting the attacker.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rebeca-de-souza-murdered-before-her-4-year-old-son-in-gois-over-alleged-drug-debt

### 2026-07-07: Fatal shootings at gatherings claim lives in Paraná and Goiás, Brazil

Two separate shootings in Brazil — a roulette‑style party in Paraná and a post‑match gathering in Goiás — left a 26‑year‑old man and a 23‑year‑old football coach dead.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-shootings-at-gatherings-claim-lives-in-paran-and-gois-brazil

### 2026-07-07: Brazil records three homicide deaths in Rio Grande do Norte and Mato Grosso

Brazil reported three homicides: a 24‑year‑old in Rio Grande do Norte, a man with an electronic anklet in Cuiabá, and a Venezuelan man in Juara, Mato Grosso; investigations are ongoing.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-records-three-homicide-deaths-in-rio-grande-do-norte-and-mato-grosso

### 2026-07-07: Violent attacks in Rio Branco and Sooretama underscore rising crime in Brazil

Separate violent crimes in Rio Branco and Sooretama—an assault and a murder—highlight rising insecurity and challenges for Brazilian police.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violent-attacks-in-rio-branco-and-sooretama-underscore-rising-crime-in-brazil

### 2026-07-06: João Pessoa store owner killed in robbery; suspect had day off work

A João Pessoa cellphone store owner was killed during a robbery; the 32‑year‑old suspect, nicknamed “Ninja,” had taken a day off work and was later arrested.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joo-pessoa-store-owner-killed-in-robbery-suspect-had-day-off-work

### 2026-07-05: Campo Grande tobacco shop shooting kills one, injures three

A gunmen attack a Campo Grande tobacco shop, killing one suspect and injuring three, after a civil guard intervened; weapons and a motorcycle were seized.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-killed-and-three-injured-in-shooting-at-campo-grande-tobacco-shop

### 2026-07-05: Brazil prisoner fatally shot during BOPE transport on BR‑262

A detainee escorted by BOPE on BR‑262 was shot dead during a tire‑change stop; police are investigating the incident in Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-prisoner-fatally-shot-during-bope-transport-on-br262

### 2026-07-05: Brazil police detain suspects after violent attacks in Santa Catarina and Mato Grosso

Brazilian police detained a man who tried to set an officer on fire in Santa Catarina, a youth with a .22 revolver at a fair in Mato Grosso, and a knife‑wielding suspect in Guaramirim, with no officer injuries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-detain-suspects-after-violent-attacks-in-santa-catarina-and-mato-grosso

### 2026-07-04: Brazilian entrepreneur and police officer indicted for torturing pregnant domestic worker

Brazilian entrepreneur Carolina Sthela and police officer Michael Bruno were charged with torturing a pregnant domestic worker in Maranhão after a false theft accusation, leading to preventive detention and a j

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-entrepreneur-carolina-sthela-ferreira-dos-anjos-arrested-for-torturing-pregnant-domestic-w

### 2026-07-04: Two domestic violence incidents reported in Marechal Cândido Rondon, Brazil

Two domestic‑violence incidents occurred Friday in Marechal Cândido Rondon: one involved a partner assault after a newborn care request, the other a fight ending with hot oil burns; both are under police review

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-domestic-violence-incidents-reported-in-marechal-cndido-rondon-brazil

### 2026-07-04: Arapongas police intervene in domestic dispute and bar shooting

Arapongas police handled a domestic dispute in Araponguinha and later arrested a man who fired a .380 pistol outside a bar on Avenida Siriema.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arapongas-brazil-sees-domestic-dispute-and-bar-shooting

### 2026-07-03: Gun murders reported in Belo Horizonte, Pará, Paraná and Amazonas, Brazil

Four separate gun murders occurred across Brazil: in Sarandi (Paraná), Miritituba (Pará), Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) and Belém (Pará), with investigations ongoing.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-homicide-shootings-in-par-brazil-leave-victims-dead

### 2026-07-03: Brazil police investigate separate shootings in Tibagi and Itaituba

Brazilian police investigate a fatal home shooting in Tibagi, Paraná, and a non‑fatal bar shooting in Itaituba, Pará, where attackers fled on a motorcycle.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-investigate-separate-shootings-in-tibagi-and-itaituba

### 2026-07-03: Brazilian Federal Police delegate Michel Brasil Saliba killed during operation in Rio Grande do Sul

Federal Police delegate Michel Brasil Saliba was fatally shot by a Military Police officer during a search warrant in Passo Fundo, Brazil, on 2 July 2026; the officer was arrested and a three‑day mourning was宣布

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-federal-police-delegate-michel-brasil-saliba-killed-during-operation-in-rio-grande-do-sul

### 2026-07-02: João Pessoa sees two fatal shootings in separate incidents

Two separate shootings in João Pessoa left three dead: a businessman killed during a robbery and two cousins shot in a residential attack. Police have arrested one suspect in the first case and are probing the,

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joo-pessoa-sees-two-fatal-shootings-in-separate-incidents

### 2026-07-01: Brazil arrests men in separate domestic violence, child abuse and drug trafficking cases

Brazil police detain a Botucatu man for breaching a protective order, sentence a Lages grandfather to 45 years for raping his granddaughters, and arrest a Santa Catarina man for running a nationwide hashish‑tra

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-arrests-men-in-separate-domestic-violence-child-abuse-and-drug-trafficking-cases

### 2026-06-30: Four brutal homicides reported in Brazil's Goiás, Paraná, Alagoas and Santa Catarina

Brazil authorities investigate four separate homicides in Goiás, Paraná, Alagoas and Santa Catarina, involving a femicide suspect arrested, a charred body, a debt‑related shooting and a young man found dead.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gois-suspect-arrested-for-femicide-separate-homicide-case-probed-in-campos-novos

### 2026-06-30: Brazil records two fatal shootings in Feira de Santana and Palmeira dos Índios

Two separate shootings in Brazil killed a man in Feira de Santana and another in Palmeira dos Índios, with police investigating possible drug‑related motives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-records-two-fatal-shootings-in-feira-de-santana-and-palmeira-dos-ndios

### 2026-06-30: Tattoo artist Leandro Perboni shot dead in Sorriso, Mato Grosso

Tattoo artist Leandro Perboni was shot dead in his Sorriso home after three attackers restrained him and fired multiple shots; one other man was injured and the suspects remain at large.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tattoo-artist-leandro-perboni-shot-dead-in-sorriso-mato-grosso

### 2026-06-29: 14‑year‑old boy shot dead in Presidente Prudente, Brazil

A 14‑year‑old was found shot dead in Presidente Prudente, Brazil; police have seized evidence nearby and are investigating the homicide.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/14yearold-boy-shot-dead-in-presidente-prudente-brazil

### 2026-06-29: Two farm murders reported in Brazil's Mato Grosso region

Two separate farm killings in Brazil's Mato Grosso: a robbery‑related shooting in Rondonópolis and a stabbing after a dispute at Fazenda Tamarana.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-farm-murders-reported-in-brazils-mato-grosso-region

### 2026-06-28: Medical student Letícia Rodrigues murdered in Barbacena; boyfriend arrested

Medical student Letícia Rodrigues was stabbed to death in Barbacena, Minas Gerais on 27 June 2026; her boyfriend Gustavo Dutra Lima, previously reported for threats, was arrested the next day.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veterinary-student-mayara-estrela-killed-in-road-accident-on-brazils-br-369

### 2026-06-28: Poconé shooting and multiple fatal incidents reported across Brazil

Brazil saw a series of fatal incidents: a shooting in Poconé, homicides in Água Clara and Altamira, multiple motorcycle deaths, a farm foice attack, and the death of a latrocínio suspect.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-investigate-separate-homicides-in-mato-grosso-do-sul-par-and-mato-grosso

### 2026-06-26: Two men shot dead in Brazil's Pará and Amazonas amid police-related investigations

Two separate killings in Brazil saw men shot dead—one in Itaituba, Pará, after leaving prison, and another in Manaus, Amazonas, after posting a video accusing police—both under homicide investigations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-men-shot-dead-in-brazils-par-and-amazonas-amid-police-related-investigations

### 2026-06-26: Tattooist Killed in Execution-Style Shooting in Sorriso, Brazil

Tattoo artist Leandro Perboni was executed by gunmen outside his Sorriso, Brazil studio; a second man was wounded. Police are hunting three described suspects who fled in a black VW Gol.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tattooist-killed-in-execution-style-shooting-in-sorriso-brazil

### 2026-06-26: Tattoo artist Leandro Perboni shot dead after video‑call inside his Sorriso studio

Tattoo artist Leandro Perboni was shot dead after assailants forced a video call in his Sorriso studio; a second victim survived, and police are hunting three suspects.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/investigation-launched-into-votuporanga-killing-of-43yearold-worker

### 2026-06-26: Brazil reports deadly home invasions in Rio Branco and Santa Maria

Two separate home‑invasion murders in Brazil: an elderly woman assaulted in Rio Branco and a 36‑year‑old woman shot dead in Santa Maria; both under police investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-deadly-home-invasions-in-rio-branco-and-santa-maria

### 2026-06-26: Civil Police Officer Gildate Goes Moraes Charged with Killing Two Colleagues in Delmiro Gouveia, Brazil

Brazil's Alagoas prosecutor accuses civil police officer Gildate Goes Moraes of execution‑style killing of two colleagues inside a police car in Delmiro Gouveia, seeking a jury trial for two qualified homicides

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/civil-police-officer-gildate-goes-moraes-charged-with-killing-two-colleagues-in-delmiro-gouveia-braz

### 2026-06-25: São Paulo mother and ex‑partner found dead after child's kidnapping attempt

A failed kidnapping of a 10‑year‑old in São Paulo led to the discovery of the boy’s mother and her ex‑partner dead, with police probing a possible criminal “tribunal do crime”.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suspect-arrested-for-murder-of-72yearold-in-campo-grande-settlement

### 2026-06-25: Brazilian father detained after ChatGPT messages reveal plan to kill son

A Brazilian father was arrested after ChatGPT messages disclosed his plan to kill his 8‑year‑old son to evade child‑support, prompting FBI‑OpenAI alerts and a swift police operation in Espírito Santo.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coxim-businessman-gabriel-rondora-killed-in-shooting-suspect-detained

### 2026-06-24: Brazil reports two firearm incidents killing and injuring civilians

In Brazil, a 19‑year‑old died in a Goiás hunting accident when his shotgun discharged, and a shootout at a Pernambuco party left one dead and 15 injured, including a woman with a bullet in her leg.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-two-firearm-incidents-killing-and-injuring-civilians

### 2026-06-24: Brazilian entrepreneurs arrested after violent incidents captured on video

Two Brazilian business owners were filmed committing violence – a businessman in Goiás was arrested after assaulting a vulnerable woman, and a Cacau Show franchise owner in Acre slapped her husband after staff‑

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-entrepreneurs-arrested-after-violent-incidents-captured-on-video

### 2026-06-23: Four killed in Visconde do Rio Branco knife spree

A 31‑year‑old man killed four people in a knife spree across Visconde do Rio Branco, MG, before being shot by police and dying in hospital; investigations into motive are ongoing.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-killed-in-knife-attack-in-visconde-do-rio-branco-minas-gerais

### 2026-06-23: Fire breaks out at home of Alagoas murder suspect in São Miguel dos Campos

A house of a murder suspect in São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, burned on 24 June; police are probing a link to the earlier killing of his former father‑in‑law.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fire-breaks-out-at-home-of-alagoas-murder-suspect-in-so-miguel-dos-campos

### 2026-06-23: Brazil sees two fatal shootings in Maranhão and Paraíba

A shop owner was killed after shooting back at robbers in Bacabeira, Maranhão, while a bar attack in João Pessoa, Paraíba, left one dead and another injured.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-sees-two-fatal-shootings-in-maranho-and-paraba

### 2026-06-23: Woman Disarms Ex‑Partner After Threatening Assault in Guanambi, Brazil

In Guanambi, Brazil, a woman disarmed her ex‑partner who threatened to kill her and their children; police seized the gun and a manhunt for the suspect is underway.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-arrest-suspect-in-murder-of-domestic-worker-in-anpolis

### 2026-06-22: Betim teen and Imperatriz man killed in separate shootings in Brazil

Two separate firearm homicides occurred in Brazil: a teen shot dead in Betim and a man killed after a dispute in Imperatriz, with both perpetrators still at large.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/betim-teen-and-imperatriz-man-killed-in-separate-shootings-in-brazil

### 2026-06-22: Man stabbed in brawl at Braziléia gas station convenience store

Sávio da Silva e Silva was stabbed multiple times during a brawl at a Braziléia gas station convenience store, hospitalized with serious injuries; police treat it as attempted homicide and have identified a sus

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-stabbed-in-brawl-at-brazilia-gas-station-convenience-store

### 2026-06-22: Knife attack on family in Olímpia, Brazil injures no one

Two knife‑wielding men attacked a family in a car in Olímpia on 21 June, causing vehicle and phone damage but no injuries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knife-attack-on-family-in-olmpia-brazil-injures-no-one

### 2026-06-21: Brazil registers two separate murder incidents in Bahia and Alagoas

Two murders occurred in Brazil: a municipal employee was shot in Bahia and a man stabbed in Alagoas; suspects were arrested in both cases.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-registers-two-separate-murder-incidents-in-bahia-and-alagoas

### 2026-06-20: Brazil employee wounds robber with machete during attempted theft

A Brazil store employee used a machete to seriously wound a robber during an attempted theft, prompting police investigation and online debate.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-employee-wounds-robber-with-machete-during-attempted-theft

### 2026-06-20: Lawyer Ana Paula Rocha fatally shot in Governador Valadares, Brazil

Brazilian lawyer Ana Paula Rocha was shot dead by her ex‑partner in Governador Valadares; the partner then died, prompting a national outcry and a femicide investigation.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-murder-of-19yearold-and-portugal-hitandrun-of-23yearold-prompt-justice-appeals

### 2026-06-19: Shooting in Anápolis leaves one dead, another injured

A drive‑by shooting on 19 June in Anápolis, Brazil, killed one man and injured another inside a Volkswagen Gol; investigators are hunting the fleeing suspects.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shooting-in-anpolis-leaves-one-dead-another-injured

### 2026-06-19: Army soldier kills motorcyclist while drunk and fleeing another crash in Campo Grande

A drunk 22‑year‑old Army soldier in Campo Grande hit and killed motorcyclist Miriam, fled, and was later arrested; police cite alcohol evidence and are probing homicide and hit‑and‑run charges.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violent-attacks-in-brazil-leave-one-dead-and-another-injured

### 2026-06-19: Brazil police shootings kill suspects in Mato Grosso and Santa Catarina

Police shootings in Brazil killed three suspects after a nightclub robbery in Nova Mutum, Mato Grosso, and a 17‑year‑old suspect in Navegantes, Santa Catarina, after he pointed a gun at officers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-shootings-kill-suspects-in-mato-grosso-and-santa-catarina

### 2026-06-19: Businessman Ricardo Silva Guimarães found dead in Goiás lake, robbery suspected

Businessman Ricardo Silva Guimarães, 48, was found dead in an Anápolis lake after disappearing; police suspect robbery‑homicide, citing blood‑stained car and ignored roadblock.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pregnant-19yearold-found-dead-with-strangulation-marks-in-araruama-brazil

### 2026-06-18: Ponta Grossa barbershop shooting leaves one dead, another critically injured

A motorcycle‑bound gunman shot two men inside a Ponta Grossa barbershop, killing one and critically wounding the owner; police are searching for the suspects.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ponta-grossa-barbershop-shooting-leaves-one-dead-another-critically-injured

### 2026-06-18: Brazil police uncover clandestine burial sites in Várzea Grande and Rio das Pedras

Brazilian authorities found clandestine burial sites in Várzea Grande and Rio das Pedras, retrieving multiple male corpses and evidence linking the pits to local militia activity.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-uncover-clandestine-burial-sites-in-vrzea-grande-and-rio-das-pedras

### 2026-06-18: Violent attacks in Brazil: cyclist shot in Rio Branco and rival stabbed in Brasília

Two separate violent crimes occurred in Brazil: a cyclist was shot in Rio Branco, Acre, and a man was stabbed, losing two fingers, in Brasília's Cruzeiro district.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violent-attacks-in-brazil-cyclist-shot-in-rio-branco-and-rival-stabbed-in-braslia

### 2026-06-17: Brazil reports police shooting death in Bahia and murder arrests in Maranhão

Brazil sees a fatal police shooting of a suspected drug dealer in Bahia and the arrest of two suspects for a murder in Maranhão.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-police-shooting-death-in-bahia-and-murder-arrests-in-maranho

### 2026-06-16: Stabbing homicides in Brazil lead to arrests of suspects

Two separate stabbing murders in Brazil—one in Franca, São Paulo and another in General Carneiro, Paraná—resulted in the arrest of the suspects and police investigations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stabbing-homicides-in-brazil-lead-to-arrests-of-suspects

### 2026-06-15: Suspect in Água Doce Businessman Killing Turns Himself In

Suspect in the stabbing death of businessman Maico Moraes turned himself in to Água Doce police; he was released pending investigation while the homicide probe continues.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-multiple-attempted-homicide-incidents

### 2026-06-15: Multiple homicide cases reported across Brazil in Rio, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso and Paraná

Brazil reports five separate homicide incidents in Rio, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso and Paraná, involving a military officer, a bar owner, a rideshare driver, a teenager and an unidentified man.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-authorities-investigate-two-separate-homicides

### 2026-06-15: Brazil sees multiple arrests in domestic violence cases across several states

Brazil police arrested several individuals for domestic violence offenses in Araraquara, Canarana, Ponta Grossa, Cuiabá, Paraná, Botucatu, Acre and a shooting in Mauá da Serra; Portugal also detained a suspect

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-sees-two-separate-firearm-attacks-in-canarana-and-mau-da-serra

### 2026-06-15: Knife murder of unidentified man in Campo Grande, Brazil

An unidentified 30‑year‑old man was found with about ten stab wounds in an abandoned lot in Jardim das Macaúbas, Campo Grande, Brazil, after police were alerted to a fight. The weapon and motive remain unknown.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knife-murder-of-unidentified-man-in-campo-grande-brazil

### 2026-06-14: 19-year-old shot near car wash in Serrinha, Brazil

A 19‑year‑old was shot in Serrinha, Brazil; he survived after SAMU transport, with police still searching for the shooter.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/19-year-old-shot-near-car-wash-in-serrinha-brazil

### 2026-06-13: Two stabbing attacks in Capixaba, Acre leave one man gravely injured and an 18‑year‑old dead

Two separate stabbing incidents in Capixaba, Acre injured a man and killed an 18‑year‑old; suspects were arrested.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-stabbing-attacks-in-capixaba-acre-leave-one-man-gravely-injured-and-an-18yearold-dead

### 2026-06-13: Multiple Homicide Investigations After Bodies Discovered in Brazil and Portugal

Police are investigating several recent deaths in Brazil and Portugal, including a gunshot victim in Alcobaça, a restaurant manager in Goiânia, a creek corpse in Passos, a blunt‑force killing in Marabá, a 63‑yr

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-found-dead-at-portinho-da-costa-in-almada-portugal

### 2026-06-13: Knife attacks in Brazil leave one dead and another injured

Two separate knife attacks in Brazil: a woman was fatally stabbed in Sergipe, while a man in Acre survived a nighttime assault.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knife-attacks-in-brazil-leave-one-dead-and-another-injured

### 2026-06-12: Two fatal shootings reported in São Paulo state, Brazil

Two separate gun‑related homicides occurred in São Paulo state: a family‑dispute shooting in São José do Rio Preto (June) and an unexplained fatal shooting in Votorantim (October).

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-fatal-shootings-reported-in-so-paulo-state-brazil

### 2026-06-11: Woman in Campo Grande stabbed multiple times and attacked with hoe

A 40‑year‑old woman in Campo Grande, Brazil, was stabbed over eight times and hit with a hoe; three female suspects were detained and the victim is in intensive care.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/woman-in-campo-grande-stabbed-multiple-times-and-attacked-with-hoe

### 2026-06-10: Police investigate two separate shooting incidents in Brazil's Itabira and São Paulo

Two separate shootings in Brazil: a 30‑year‑old killed in Itabira, Minas Gerais, and a couple injured in a robbery in Brazilândia, São Paulo; both cases are under police investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-shootings-claim-a-life-and-wound-a-couple

### 2026-06-10: Brazil records two fatal shootings in Campo Grande and Toledo

Two separate incidents in Brazil saw men killed by gunfire after motorcycle‑bound attackers opened fire in Campo Grande and Toledo; investigations continue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-records-two-fatal-shootings-in-campo-grande-and-toledo

### 2026-06-09: Hired killer kills three innocents in mistaken bar shooting in Sarandi, Brazil

A contract killer mistakenly shot a bar in Sarandi, Brazil, killing three people; he and the traffickers who hired him were arrested, and he now faces triple homicide charges.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hired-killer-kills-three-innocents-in-mistaken-bar-shooting-in-sarandi-brazil

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