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Around 10 criminals shoot dead young man in Maceió after posting on social media, says Civil Police

Legal Medical Institute of Maceió Scientific Police A young man was shot dead in the Benedito Bentes neighborhood, in Maceió, by a group of around 10 hooded men. The Civil Police reported that the crime occurred after a...

Around 10 criminals shoot dead young man in Maceió after posting on social media, says Civil Police
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Legal Medical Institute of Maceió Scientific Police A young man was shot dead in the Benedito Bentes neighborhood, in Maceió, by a group of around 10 hooded men. The Civil Police reported that the crime occurred after a publication made by the victim on social media, referring to a criminal faction. ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel The victim was identified as Kelson Vieira de Oliveira, aged 22. The Civil Police, which is investigating the case, reported that it became aware of the crime on Tuesday (28), but did not disclose the date on which the homicide occurred. No one was arrested. According to investigations, Kelson was surprised by criminals when he returned home.

The suspects, who were wearing balaclavas, approached the young man, asked about alleged drug sales and demanded that he show his profile on a social network. According to the police, when they found a publication with the expression "Faith in God", accompanied by a reference to a criminal faction, the criminals fired several shots at the victim, who died at the scene. Investigations also indicate that Kelson was a drug user, was involved in drug trafficking and had ties to a criminal organization.

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