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Businessman Killed in Targeted Shooting at Sao Paulo Airport

The attack, linked to organized crime, left three others injured as police investigate the assassination of Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach.

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Police officers and forensic workers collect evidence at the scene of a shooting at Guarulhos international airport in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo on November 8, 2024. Brazilian real estate agent Antonio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, linked to organized crime, was shot dead Friday afternoon at Guarulhos international airport, which serves the city of Sao Paulo according to the Sao Paulo Public Security Secretariat. (Photo by Miguel SCHINCARIOL / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Gritzbach, involved in cryptocurrency businesses, had received death threats from the First Command of the Capital, a criminal organization.
  • Five gunmen reportedly exited a black vehicle and opened fire, targeting Gritzbach at Terminal 2 of the airport.
  • The vehicle used by the attackers was later found abandoned near the airport, and investigations are ongoing.
  • Social media videos show chaos at the scene, with travelers scrambling for safety during the shooting.
  • Authorities, including military and civil police, have launched an investigation led by São Paulo's Homicide and Personal Protection Department.