Municipal Guard Suspended After Family Shooting in Salvador

A municipal guard in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, was suspended after a shooting incident on Sunday, June 8th, on Avenida Tamburugy. The incident involved a family in their car. The driver, a 37-year-old man, reported that the guard fired three shots. His wife and 11-year-old niece were also injured. The guard's account differs, stating the driver tried to run him over. "The motorist fled the scene and attempted to run over one of the officers," a spokesperson for the Guarda Municipal said. An investigation is underway, and the guard has been suspended. This incident follows a similar event last week, highlighting concerns about police conduct. Both incidents are under investigation.