Shooting attack leaves dead and injured in Campo Mourão, Paraná The shooting attack at a convenience in Campo Mourão, in the North of Paraná, was motivated by revenge, according to the Civil Police (PC-PR). For the corporation, the shooter's only target was a 40-year-old woman, who is hospitalized in serious condition at the city's Santa Casa. In addition to her, two other people, aged 23 and 41, are admitted to a private hospital in Campo Mourão. Marcio Bertholdo Geraldo, 43, and Michael Zachytko Cavalcante, 38, were also shot and died. According to police, the suspect of committing the crime is a 15-year-old teenager, who had no criminal record. He has not yet been found. ? Follow the g1 PR channel on WhatsApp According to Santa Casa, the 40-year-old woman is receiving intensive care and continuous assistance from the multidisciplinary team. "Throughout the night, the clinical condition remained unchanged, remaining serious, but stable. The patient remains under permanent monitoring by the medical team and, to date, there is no indication for surgical intervention, with treatment remaining based on appropriate clinical measures", informed the hospital. The police reported that, apart from the woman identified as the target of the attack, the other four victims had no connection with the teenager. The corporation did not release further details about the motivation for the crime and said that the case remains under investigation. How did the attack happen? Security camera footage shows the moment a suspect wearing a balaclava arrives on foot at a convenience in Campo Mourão, on Friday night (17). Watch above. He then points a gun inside the establishment and fires shots. The images also show the movement and rush of people who were there after the shots. Authorities cordoned off the crime scene. The Civil Police and Scientific Police were ready to begin investigation and forensic work. Convenience is the target of gunfire in Paraná Reproduction Who are the victims? According to the State Secretariat for Public Security of Paraná (SESP-PR), two people died and three others were injured. The victims are Marcio Bertholdo Geraldo, aged 43, and Michael Zachytko Cavalcante, aged 38, according to SESP. The other three injured are 23, 40 and 41 years old. The 40-year-old woman was hit by gunfire and rescued in serious condition. For the police, she would be the shooter's only target. Michael Zachytko Cavalcante and Marcio Bertholdo Geraldo Social media Teenager's mother was arrested According to the Paraná Public Security Secretariat (SESP), the teenager's mother was arrested on Saturday (18). Around 500 meters of detonating cord were found in her house. The bomb squad was on site and carried out the technical and safe handling of the explosive material. "[The mother] was arrested in the act for being in possession of two pieces of ammunition, portions of narcotics, signal blocking antennas and explosive material. The investigation is ongoing to clarify her relationship with the crime", stated SESP. The teenager's girlfriend was also taken to the police station, but was interviewed and released. Around 500 meters of detonating cord were found with the mother of the teenager suspected of committing a shooting attack in PR. PM-PR Empresa and Abrabar expressed regret In a statement, the company Vip Empório expressed "regret and immense sadness" about the case. "In this moment of mourning, we express our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims, those injured, and everyone who was deeply affected by this tragedy. We share the pain of the entire community at such a sad event. We join in prayer for the victims, their families, and all those facing the consequences of this tragedy." Images show customers throwing themselves on the ground during gunshots Reproduction The president of the Brazilian Association of Bars and Nightclubs (ABRABAR), Fábio Aguayo, also sent a note, expressing regret over what happened. "The Brazilian Association of Bars and Nightclubs (ABRABAR) expresses deep regret for the attack that occurred in an establishment in Campo Mourão, which resulted in the death of two people and left another seriously injured. In this moment of pain, we sympathize with family, friends and the entire community, at the same time as we wish the hospitalized victim a full recovery. ABRABAR repudiates any and all forms of violence. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs are spaces for coexistence, leisure, entertainment and generation of jobs, visited daily by thousands of people and families. Cases like this are exceptions and do not reflect the reality of the sector, which works continuously to offer safe, organized and welcoming environments. We trust in the work of the security forces and the competent authorities so that the case is rigorously investigated, those responsible are identified and punished in accordance with the law. More news: AUDIO: pilot reports 'chill' to flight controller after seeing lights Investigation: Teenager was murdered in front of his girlfriend in Paraná 'Sincere': Fugitive asks to be arrested after being randomly approached by guard Videos: Most watched on g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Norte e Noroeste.
Shooting attack in PR was motivated by revenge and the target was a 40-year-old woman who is hospitalized, police say
Shooting attack leaves dead and injured in Campo Mourão, Paraná The shooting attack at a convenience in Campo Mourão, in the North of Paraná, was motivated by revenge, according to the Civil Police (PC-PR). For the...
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