The incident occurred in Criciuma, southern Brazil, where a police officer shot a man who attacked and threatened his partner with a fake gun. The video shows the man striking his partner and attempting to use her as a human shield as officers arrived.
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Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield
Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil. Video shows him striking her and attempting to use her as a human shield as officers arrived. Both were taken to hospital for treatment.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
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