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Vandressa Vinnitt


18 May 2015
Realengo, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Shot

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Vandressa Vinnitt

Vandressa was shot dead on the street at dawn on 18th May.

An unidentified [trans woman] was shot dead at dawn on Monday at Cannon Square, on Bernardo de Vasconcelos Avenue, in Realengo, West Rio. The case was referred to the Homicide Division.

Police reported that the investigation was made at the scene. The victim's body was referred for identification at the IML / Center.

Agents are looking for possible witnesses and footage from security cameras installed in the area.

TvT partner organization Grupo Gay da Bahia & Manchete Online 18.05.2015

https://web.archive.org/web/20160326125128/http://www.mancheteonline.com.br/travesti-e-morto-a-tiros-em-realengo/

Report added: 31 Oct 2018. Last updated: 13 Jan 2021

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