Two men shot after gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire outside a home in Bahia - Brazil

Feb 01, 2026
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Two men were shot and injured while sitting outside a residence in the Posto da Mata district of Nova Viçosa, in the southern region of Bahia, Brazil. The shooting occurred when two suspects arrived at the location on a motorcycle and the passenger opened fire.

According to initial reports, one of the victims was struck in the arm, chest, and leg, while the second man was hit in the neck. Both were taken for medical treatment and later transferred to the Hospital Estadual Costa das Baleias in Teixeira de Freitas due to the seriousness of their injuries.

After the attack, the suspects fled the scene and had not been identified at the time of reporting. Police are continuing investigations to determine the motive for the shooting and to locate those responsible.