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Charles Pessoa updates health status of security guard accidentally shot in Barras

Portal O Dia11 September 2026 at 11:32

Charles Pessoa reported on the health status of a security guard who was shot during a campaign event in Barras. The security guard was hit by a discharge from his own weapon that he was carrying during the event.

The injured man received medical attention after the incident. Details about the severity of the injury or the current health status of the shot security guard have not yet been released.

The episode occurred during a campaign activity in the city of Barras, which provides context for the political setting in which the accident happened. Charles Pessoa, responsible for the health update, did not specify whether the security guard worked for a candidate or for the event organization.

Local authorities have not yet issued an official statement about the accident. More information about the circumstances of the shooting and the security guard's recovery is expected to be released in the coming hours.

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