FatalSexism / Gender-Based Violence

Man killed by police after domestic violence standoff in Pedro Leopoldo

A 52-year-old man was shot dead by BOPE police after holding a 2-year-old child hostage during a domestic violence incident in Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil. His 30-year-old ex-partner had reported being assaulted by him and said he was armed outside her home.

  • Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil
  • Severity 5 of 5 — Fatal or mass violence

Source

  1. otempo.com.br/cidades/2026/7/30/homem-e-morto-pelo-bope-apos-manter-crianca-de-2-anos-refem-na-grande-bh

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