Vittor Fernando Leaves ICU After RJ Shooting as Police Probe Continues

Overview

• Fernando said shrapnel from a chest wound reached his heart and he also sustained a leg injury, while Gabriel Fuentes was shot in the arm.
• The pair were attacked in Itatiaia on October 24 during an attempted robbery and their car was hit by more than 13 shots, resulting in a total loss.
• Despite being wounded, they drove about 30 minutes to a fuel station in Queluz, São Paulo, where they sought help and the case was recorded.
• The car was seized for forensic examination and the inquiry was assigned to Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police, according to authorities.
• Their communications team said both received immediate treatment and are recovering out of immediate danger as Fernando shares updates from the hospital.