World News| At least 3 dead and 11 injured in Brazil double school shooting

Brasilia [Brazil]Nov. 26 (ANI): A gunman opened fire at two schools in Brazil’s Espirito Santo state on Friday, killing at least three people, CNN reported, citing Brazilian authorities. 11 people were killed and 11 seriously injured.

The gunman who opened fire on the Brazilian school was reportedly carrying a semi-automatic weapon that was captured on security footage. The gunman was allegedly spotted wearing military uniform with his face covered.

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However, the shooter is suspected to be a 16-year-old boy. According to CNN, the attack took place in the small town of Ala Cruz, 50 miles north of the state capital, Victoria.

Espirito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande confirmed in a tweet on Friday, “Security teams caught up with the attacker who cowardly attacked two schools in Aracruz. I declare three days of official mourning to express my grief for the irreparable loss. We will continue to investigate the cause and will have new clarifications shortly.”

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“The attacks took place at the Primo Bitti School and at the Praia de Coqueiral Educational Centre,” the governor said.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the two shootouts as “ridiculous tragedies”, tweeting: “Knowing that Espiri Santo I am deeply saddened by the attack on the school in Alacruz, Tuzhou. My solidarity goes out to the families of the victims. This ridiculous tragedy.”

“I support Governor Casagrande in investigating this case and reassuring the communities surrounding the two affected schools,” he added, according to CNN. (Arney)

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