Car in which Pedro Paulo Lima de Andrade was was paired by another vehicle, where at least 15 shots departed; Your health is considered serious
In the West Zone of, a former title of a gunfire, generating an intense search by the authorities to identify those responsible. Pedro Paulo Lima de Andrade, 37, was attacked after leaving a concert hall, accompanied by a 27 -year -old woman. Along the way, the vehicle they were in was paired by another car, where at least 15 shots departed.
The former police officer was hit in the arm and chest, being quickly rescued and taken to Lourenço Jorge Hospital in Barra da Tijuca, where his health is considered serious. The accompanying woman came out unharmed from the attack. Andrade is not unknown to the authorities, having criminal records that include two police passages, one for domestic violence and one for illegal possession of weapons.
This attack occurs in an alarming context of growing violence against security agents in Rio de Janeiro. Last week alone, two military police were killed in service, raising the number of agents targeted in 2025 to 74, from which 39 lost their lives. Most victims are military police, which reflects the dangerous reality faced by these professionals in the city.
*With information from Rodrigo Viga
*Report produced with the aid of AI