According to the Military Police, on Friday night (12), men from the Jacarepaguá Battalion (18th BPM) were called to check a homicide in the Anil neighborhood, in the west zone of Rio. According to the unit's command , Mestre Paulão was found dead, with marks from gunshots.
A second man, identified as Francisco Camelo da Silva, had injuries to his leg and was taken to the Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital, in Barra da Tijuca, also in the west zone. A CNN Awaits information from the Municipal Health Department about his health status.
The Capital Homicide Police Station (DHC) reported that investigations are underway to determine the authorship and motivation of the crime.
A CNN awaiting positioning from Renascer de Jacarepaguá.
In a profile dedicated to the school's drums, a tribute to the former master was published.
“We were all very shocked to hear the news of the departure of this great samba collaborator, an important character in the history of Renascer de Jacarepaguá. Leader and great conductor for a long time of the Explosive Battery (named by him) and today called the Warrior Battery: Mestre Paulão. His time in our drums was always with joy, enthusiasm and dedication. Everything transformed into sound and colors. That's why we will always remember you and your passage with a colorful image. A colorful souvenir. That's because that's how he always presented himself! Let's drumroll! Mestre Paulão fulfilled his mission!”, wrote the group.
Source: CNN Brasil

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