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Community health worker shot dead during home visit in western Santa Catarina

A 61-year-old community health agent was shot and killed with an air rifle while carrying out a monthly home visit in Guaraciaba. A 42-year-old man, who told police he was unhappy with the visits, was arrested.

  • Guaraciaba, Brazil
  • Nov 4, 2026
  • Severity 5 of 5 — Fatal or mass violence

Source

  1. g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2026/11/05/agente-comunitaria-e-morta-a-tiros-apos-homem-se-irritar-com-visitas-mensais-em-sc-diz-policia.ghtml
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