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Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield

Al Jazeera Tuesday 27 October 2026, 03:48 UTC 1 min read
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Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield NewsFeed 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.

Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield NewsFeed 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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