SAA

SAA event in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro - Southwest Zone area, Brazil on Mon 26th January 2026

26th January 2026

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On 26 January 2026, in Rio de Janeiro - Southwest Zone (Rio de Janeiro), CV members exchanged fire with militiamen in the Jordao community, in the Taquara neighborhood. During the shooting, a militiaman was shot and killed. During the shooting, two elderly people were injured by stray bullets and a pharmacy store was damaged. Hours earlier, the deceased had been seen extorting local merchants in the area, which had recently been taken over by the CV. After, the military police exchanged fire with CV members (coded separately). 1 fatality.

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Rio de Janeiro ( Rio de Janeiro - Southwest Zone area )

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