Armed attack (press report) — Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo
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What's happening
A shootout between civil police officers and a gang specialized in home burglaries and robberies in Vila Leopoldina, western São Paulo, left one suspect dead and two men arrested on Thursday afternoon (29th). A passerby was also hit by a gunshot during the exchange of fire.
How solid is this record
Corroborated, not yet confirmed- ReportedAt least one source describes it
- Corroborated2 independent newsrooms
- ConfirmedThree independent newsrooms, or an authority
2 independent newsrooms describe this. An official source is still missing to close the record.
What this is based on
3 sources · 1 country
- Press3
- BrazilCountry concerned1 source
- Country not identified2 sources
Corroboration under way
One piece is missing to confirm
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What's missing to corroborate
- An official source (local authority, prefecture, ministry)
- A third independent newsroom
- A witness on the ground to pin the exact area
Affected areas
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