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Rio Police Operation Leaves 64 Dead as João Gomes Describes Gunfire, Deserted Streets

City services were curtailed, with João Gomes' posts showing deserted streets drawing broad attention.

Overview

  • Authorities and local media reported 64 deaths from the state-led action, including four military police officers.
  • Outlets described the sweep as the most lethal police operation in the state's history.
  • Bus service was pulled from circulation, schools canceled classes, and the city government advised people to avoid travel.
  • João Gomes said shots were fired as he left a filming location and shared footage of empty avenues on Instagram.
  • The scale of the operation drew public criticism, including comments from a TV presenter and rapper Oruam, whom reports link to the targeted faction through his imprisoned father.