2021 Rio de Janeiro shootout
On 6 May 2021, at least 29 people were killed in a shootout between police and drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The raid occurred in Jacarezinho, Rio de Janeiro, a favela notable for its high crime rate. The raid occurred at approximately 11 a.m. local time, following reports that a local drug gang was recruiting children.
| 2021 Rio de Janeiro shootout | |||||
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| Part of crime in Brazil | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
| Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro State | Comando Vermelho | ||||
| Strength | |||||
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~200 officers 4 armored vehicles 2 helicopters | |||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
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1 killed 2 wounded |
28 killed 10 arrested | ||||
| 2 civilians injured | |||||
Jacarezinho | |
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Neighborhood | |
Jacarezinho Location in Rio de Janeiro Jacarezinho Jacarezinho (Brazil) | |
| Coordinates: 22°53′13″S 43°15′37″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Municipality/City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Zone | North Zone |
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