Firearm prank at a café in Vizela leaves 21-year-old in coma
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Firearm prank at a café in Vizela leaves 21-year-old in coma

Correio da Manhã2 September 2026 at 09:33

A 21-year-old was left in a coma after a firearm prank at a café in Vizela. The incident involved a 25-year-old shooter who fired at the victim during what was apparently a prank.

The shooter was named as a suspect by the Judicial Police of Braga but was not detained. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

The 21-year-old is in serious condition, in a coma, due to injuries caused by the shooting. The case is being monitored by the competent authorities.

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