On Friday night (13), a bus was set on fire on Rua Visconde de Santa Isabel, in the Morro dos Macacos region, in Vila Isabel, in the north of Rio de Janeiro, leaving a man injured. Residents reported another night of shootings in the region, which is marked by disputes between criminals from rival factions.
According to the Military Police, the perpetrators of the crime fled and have not yet been identified.
The Fire Department controlled the flames and rescued the 35-year-old man, who had burns, he was taken to the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital.
According to Rio Ônibus, the vehicle was on line 232 (Lins x Castelo), being the 11th bus criminally burned this year in the city.
On social media, residents passing by recorded the moment of the fire. Look:
Shooting reports
The Morro dos Macacos region is marked by disputes between criminals from rival factions. Residents of Morro reported another night of shooting this Friday (13). According to information from the PM, there was no armed confrontation involving the corporation.
In addition to tonight’s record, other days this week were also marked by reports of shootings.
On the night of last Monday (9), military police were called to respond to an incident of gunshots. According to the PM, a clash between factions was observed at the scene, which ended with the arrival of the police.
A man was injured and was taken to Hospital do Andaraí, a public hospital linked to Rio City Hall.
According to the PM, despite the exchange of gunfire, there were no records of arrests, seizures or injuries on the day.
On this day, for security reasons, the Unidos da Vila Isabel samba school, which would take place on Boulevard 28 de Setembro.
The PM reported that the criminals fled to a forested area after shooting at police officers.
*Under the supervision of Bruno Laforé
