Young man shot in the head after accidental discharge by friend at a café
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Young man shot in the head after accidental discharge by friend at a café

SAPO Notícias2 September 2026 at 16:02

A 21-year-old was shot in the head in the early hours of today at a café in Vizela, in the Braga district. The discharge was described as "accidental" and was made by a friend of the victim, who is also the owner of the establishment.

The Judicial Police confirmed that the victim was in "very serious" condition due to the head wound. The young man was taken to a hospital unit, but the news was cut off and no further details were provided about his health status or clinical progress.

The case is being investigated by the Judicial Police, who served as the source for the information. The exact circumstances that led to the accidental discharge have not yet been fully clarified by the authorities.

The incident occurred in the early hours, when the two friends were inside the café. The accidental nature of the discharge was highlighted by the police source, suggesting there was no intent to cause harm.

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