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Belo Horizonte Lawyer Shot Dead Outside Home as Investigation Begins

Investigators are working to identify the gunman captured on security video.

Overview

  • Kamila Cristina Rodrigues dos Santos was killed Monday morning on Rua Otaviana Fabri in the Ermelinda neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.
  • Security footage shows a silver car stop, a man step out, and fire multiple shots before fleeing.
  • Police have not identified or detained the attacker, and the Civil Police opened an inquiry with forensic teams collecting evidence.
  • The body was taken to the Instituto Médico-Legal, and media reports cite about ten shell casings at the scene pending official confirmation.
  • The Brazilian Bar Association condemned the killing, formed a commission to monitor the case, and urged urgent protective and legislative measures.