Brazil police shot man using abused partner as shield after assault and fake-gun threat
Reported by Al Jazeera ·
Police arrive in Criciuma
Video footage shows the man hitting the woman as officers arrived. It also shows him trying to position her in front of himself.
Partner placed between officers
The footage shows the man attempting to use his partner as a human shield. The account says he had threatened her with the fake gun before police shot him.
No further details are given about what officers said or how the confrontation unfolded. The account also does not specify when the shooting occurred.
Both taken to hospital
The man and his partner were both transported to hospital for treatment. The account does not state the extent of either person’s injuries. No additional information is provided about their condition or any legal action following the incident.
Key points
- Police shot a man in Criciuma, southern Brazil, after he assaulted and threatened his partner.
- The man had a fake gun, according to the account.
- Video shows him hitting his partner and trying to put her between himself and arriving officers.
- Both were taken to hospital for treatment.