Brazil: Homicide in Nossa Senhora das Graças District, Manaus

Key Points:

• Incident Date and Time: November 8 (Friday), around 6:00 AM.
• Location: MIH-BAR, located on Mário Ipiranga Street in the Nossa Senhora das Graças district of Manaus, approximately 1.5 km northwest of the Consulate General of Japan in Manaus.
  Reference: Google Maps

Incident Overview:

• A 27-year-old man was killed outside MIH-BAR, located on Mário Ipiranga Street, in the early hours of November 8.
• The suspected perpetrator is believed to be the victim’s ex-partner’s husband, reportedly a drug dealer. According to reports, the victim was shot multiple times after exiting the bar. Despite being transported to a nearby hospital, the victim was declared dead. Witnesses stated that the victim and the suspect had argued inside the bar just before the shooting occurred.

Source: CM7 Brazil
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Consulate Advisory:

1. If you hear gunshots nearby:
   • Immediately drop to the ground (standing increases your chances of being hit).
   • Find an opportunity to seek cover and move to safety.
2. If gunshots are heard from a distance or if you are able to move:
   • Escape calmly to a safe location.
3. If escape is not possible:
   • Hide behind obstacles or cover to ensure your safety.
4. If you encounter a robbery or similar situation:
   • Never resist.
   • Avoid making eye contact with the perpetrator.
   • Follow the perpetrator’s instructions slowly and calmly without provoking them.
5. Avoid walking outdoors at night or early in the morning as crime rates tend to increase during these hours. Please refrain from walking whenever possible for your safety.