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Teen Girl, 24-Year-Old Man Killed After Reported Shootout With Police in Teixeira de Freitas

Police named the victims, citing a seized firearm plus vehicles, with inquiries now underway.

Overview

  • The encounter occurred Monday afternoon, October 6, in the São Lourenço neighborhood of Teixeira de Freitas, Bahia.
  • According to Military Police, the pair ignored an approach during a patrol and fired at a police vehicle.
  • Officers returned fire, and both individuals were taken to Hospital Estadual Costa das Baleias, where they died of their injuries.
  • G1 identified the deceased as Stefane Dutra Marques, 15, and Ruan de Jesus Santana Assis, 24.
  • Civil Police reported seizing a pistol, a car, a motorcycle, ammunition and a cellphone, and said the case remains under investigation.