In Rio, shooting leads to closure of shops and streets in Ipanema and Copacabana
Copacabana and Ipanema neighborhoods lived moments of fear and tension on Monday (Oct. 10) afternoon when a firefight between police and drug dealers from two communities erupted.
Copacabana and Ipanema neighborhoods lived moments of fear and tension on Monday (Oct. 10) afternoon when a firefight between police and drug dealers from two communities erupted. Shops closed their doors and the access to the metro station was interdicted.
The exchange of gunfire began in the morning when two men, who are allegedly connected to drug dealing, died in the shootout with police
The exchange of gunfire began in the morning when two men, who are allegedly connected to drug dealing, died in the shootout with police after Pacifying Police Units (UPP) offices at the communities were attacked. In the afternoon, there was another cross-fire and police patrol in the region has been reinforced.
Translated by Amarílis Anchieta
Fonte: In Rio, shooting leads to closure of shops and streets in Ipanema and Copacabana
