11 people reported killed in gun attack in Brazil

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11 people reported killed in gun attack in Brazil

The attackers arrived at the bar on one motorcycle and in three cars.

By AP

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Published: Mon 20 May 2019, 6:30 AM

Last updated: Mon 20 May 2019, 8:38 AM

A gang of gunmen roared up to a nightclub in Belem city in Brazil's northern Para state and opened fire, killing six women and five men on Sunday afternoon, media reports said. State officials would confirm only that "a massacre" occurred but gave no details.
The G1 news website said police reported that seven gunmen were involved in the attack, which also wounded one person. The news outlet said the attackers arrived at the bar on one motorcycle and in three cars.
In late March, the federal government sent National Guard troops to Belem to reinforce security in the city for 90 days.
A Para state spokeswoman, Natalia Mello, said only: "A massacre is confirmed." State communications officials stopped answering phone calls. Military and civil police in Para state also did not answer phone calls or respond to emails.


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