Geraldo Gonçalves Duque’s relatives told police to unaware any reason that could put him at risk; Case is being investigated by the Aparecida Police Station
A 61 -year -old journalist was shot dead on Saturday (25) in Potim, a São Paulo city of 21,000 inhabitants in the Paraíba Valley. The criminals fled and had not been identified until Monday (27). According to police, Geraldinho, as he was known in the city, came home with his wife at night after doing work together when the crime happened. As soon as it parked the car in front of the property, Geraldo Gonçalves Duque was shot, still inside the vehicle. Surprised, the woman could not see where the shots left. The gunman fled.
A It was triggered and rescued Geraldinho. Taken to the hospital, he could not resist his injuries and died. Newspaper owner Regional actionGeraldinho was famous in the city also for providing community services and promoting solidarity actions, such as distribution of toys to needy children at Christmas. Religious, he attended the Pentecostal Church Ministry awakened. He was candidate for councilor for the PSD in the 2024 municipal election, when he obtained 74 votes and failed to be elected.
Family members told the police to unaware of any reason or disagreement that could put Geraldinho at risk. The case is being investigated by the Aparecida Police Station, a neighboring city.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Victor Oliveira
