At least four dead and as many wounded left a gunshot attack outside a bar in Altamira, in the north of Brazilauthorities reported Sunday.
Security cameras showed numerous patrons sitting at the bar’s outside tables Saturday night when two armed men approached and opened fire.
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Authorities are investigating the stroke as a “possible conflict between criminal factions,” said Helber Barbalho, governor of Pará state.
In less than two weeks, at least 12 murders were recorded in Altamira, including the last strokeaccording to local media.
After the death of four people, on a nightly basis, security was reinforced in Altamira, in the south-west of the State, they are looking for two criminals who would promote the shooting attack in a bar. Outras four pessoas ficaram feridas. Second to @SegupPara some suspeitos já foram prisoners. pic.twitter.com/ig6XmYDmVs
– JL1 – Liberal TV (@JL1edicao) May 16, 2022
The authorities want to clarify if the crimes are related.
Barbalho, who visited the city of 117,000 on Sunday, said he had mobilized a team of 50 officers to investigate.
Pará has been the scene in the past of wars between rival drug gangs and similar militias a Mafia.
Source: Elcomercio
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