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An attempted robbery at a bank at about 7:15 ended with at least 10 deaths in the municipality of Milagres, in the Cariri region, 487 km from Fortaleza. The gang of thieves was apprehended by the police at the time of the criminal proceedings.
The names of the victims have not been confirmed. Police investigate the case.
According to witnesses, intense shooting lasted about 20 minutes. In a video made by a resident, it is possible to hear the sound of gunshots.
Milagres police receive police reinforcements from other regions. There is no way of knowing if the victims were part of the group of bandits or if they would be hostages. Before arriving at the bank, the criminals allegedly stole a truck and used the vehicle to prohibit roads giving access to the municipality.
The photos received by the Tribuna do Ceará make it possible to identify the bodies of a family that has been used as a hostage. The father, mother and three children were reportedly killed during the exchange of gunfire between the criminals and the police.
The Ceara Tribune revealed that one of the victims was João Batista Magalhaes, owner of a computer store in the town of Serra Talhada, in Pernambuco. According to Eliane Alves, who owns a store next to the computer store, residents are shocked by what happened. "We are all incredible, he was well known here, we are in shock, he was well known here
Watch the video recorded at the time of shooting:
A video made by a resident of Milagres -CE suffered intense shootings between thugs and police this morning, resulting in at least 10 fatalities https://t.co/ATtTqmys6z pic.twitter.com/s6Ngg5eWiA
– Tribune of Ceará (@tribunadoceara) of December 7, 2018
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