A tragic incident unfolded in the Morumbi area of São Paulo on Sunday night, May 17, 2026, when the brother of an off-duty police officer was fatally shot during a robbery attempt. The suspects, who were riding a motorcycle, approached the officer and his brother on Rua do Símbolo, demanding their belongings. Although the officer’s mobile phone was taken, his brother, Leandro Fernandes de Souza, resisted and was shot in the chest.
The off-duty officer, who was unarmed at the time, engaged in a physical confrontation with one of the assailants after his brother was shot. During the struggle, the officer managed to disarm the suspect and fired at least four shots at the fleeing duo. Despite the officer’s efforts, the suspects managed to escape the scene.
Leandro Fernandes de Souza was quickly transported to the Hospital Albert Einstein for medical treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The incident has been officially recorded at the 89th Police District in Portal do Morumbi. The police are actively investigating the case to apprehend the suspects involved in this tragic event.
