Woman shot at Morro do Juramento in Rio is in serious condition

The state of health of Maria das Dores Ferreira dos Santos, 56, shot in the late afternoon of last Thursday (22) at Morro do Juramento, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The victim was rescued and taken to GetĂșlio Vargas State Hospital, where he remains hospitalized. The information was confirmed by the direction of the hospital unit.

According to the Military Police, the occurrence may be linked to armed confrontation at Morro do Juramento. According to the corporation, the 41st BPM (IrajĂĄ) carried out an emergency operation in the community after receiving complaints of clashes between rival criminal groups. Upon arriving at the scene, the police were shot. In the same region, two bodies were found in one of the hill access. The area was isolated for the Capital Homicide Division Expertise (DHC).

The Municipal Secretariat of Education reported that, due to the climate of tension and the possibility of new confrontations, three school units around Morro do Juramento had their activities impacted on Friday (23).

The PM reported that patrolling remains reinforced in the area in an attempt to contain the escalation of violence and ensure the safety of the local population.

This content was originally published in Woman shot at Morro do Juramento in Rio, is in serious condition on the CNN Brazil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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