Brazil Police Probe Suspected Murder-Suicide in Bahia and Triple Killing With Execution Traits in Ceará

Overview

• In Simões Filho, a man and a woman were found shot dead inside a locked car in a supermarket parking lot after customers reported gunfire.
• Police suspect the man killed the woman before taking his own life, a pistol was found in the vehicle, and the 22nd Territorial Police Station awaits forensic and necropsy reports.
• In Juazeiro do Norte, three men—ages 20, 23 and 38—were killed at a gas station overnight, with two victims inside a car and one beside it.
• The 20-year-old was released the previous day after a detention for illegal gun possession, and the 23-year-old had prior records for domestic violence and an offense against public administration.
• Ceará authorities describe execution-style characteristics with possible criminal-organization links, and the case is under the 1st Police Station with PMCE and Pefoce involved and no arrests announced.