Exchange of fire involved two men, 24 and 26, and would have been motivated by a disagreement between them; PM arrested the two suspects during searches on the banks of the MG-265 highway
One occurred during Rio Pomba, in the Zona da Mata Mineira, on Monday night (3), resulted in the death of a 25-year-old and left at least 14 people injured. The incident took place in the Doctor Praça Last of Carvalho, where one was being held. Images shared on social networks show several people fallen to the floor at the party site. The young fatal victim, Luciene dos Santos Marques, a resident of Ubá, could not resist the injuries after being shot. The other victims, whose health states vary, were rescued and sent to hospitals in the region, including Santa Isabel Hospital in Ubá and the Juiz de Fora Emergency Room.
The Military Police reported that the exchange of fire involved two men, 24 and 26 years old, and would have been motivated by a disagreement between them. The PM arrested the two suspects during searches on the banks of the MG-265 highway, which connects Rio Pomba to Ubá. With the detainees, a pistol, two porters and a car were seized.
The Public Prosecution Service of Minas Gerais (MPMG) follows investigations into the crime and possible failures in local security. The Civil Police are also in charge of investigating the case. Due to the tragedy, Rio Pomba City Hall announced the cancellation of the last day of festivities and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. The municipality continues to collaborate with the police authorities in clarifying the incident.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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