Assassination of Marielle Franco

The assassination of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes took place on March 14, 2018, in Estácio, Rio de Janeiro. The assassins were in a car that pulled up alongside the Rio de Janeiro councilwoman's car and fired several shots, which also killed the driver. An investigation conducted by the authorities pointed to political motivations.

Assassination of Marielle Franco
Funeral at Pedro Ernesto Palace
LocationEstácio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DateMarch 14, 2018 (2018-03-14)
(6 years ago)
09:30 pm (UTC-3)
TargetMarielle Franco
Anderson Gomes
WeaponsHK MP5
Deaths2
Injured1
No. of participants
2 (Ronnie Lessa, Élcio Vieira de Queiroz)
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