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Man injured in attempted robbery outside São Paulo shopping centre
A man was shot during an attempted robbery on Thursday afternoon outside Shopping West Plaza in western São Paulo.
The shooting took place on Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, in the city’s west.
Rescuers flew the injured man to a nearby hospital by helicopter; no further details about his condition were given.
The suspected robber fled the scene after the shooting.
The case was sent to the 7th Police District in Lapa for registration.
Authorities are investigating to identify and arrest the suspect, according to the São Paulo state public security department.
The investigation is continuing, but no further steps were specified.
A man was injured by gunfire during an attempted robbery outside Shopping West Plaza in western São Paulo.
The incident happened on Avenida Francisco Matarazzo on Thursday afternoon.
The victim was taken by the Águia helicopter to a hospital in the area.
The suspect fled after the crime, according to the Military Police.
Investigators are working to identify and arrest the suspect, the state public security department said.
- Who
- A man was injured; the suspect fled and has not been identified.
- What
- The man was shot during an attempted robbery.
- When
- Thursday afternoon, October 22, 2026.
- Where
- On Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, outside Shopping West Plaza in western São Paulo.
- Why
- The shooting happened during an attempted robbery.
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A man was shot during an attempted robbery outside Shopping West Plaza.
The Águia helicopter took the victim to a hospital in the area.
The suspect fled, and the case was referred to the 7th Police District in Lapa.
- Location
- Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, outside Shopping West Plaza
- Date
- October 22, 2026
- Victim
- One man injured by gunfire
- Medical transport
- Águia helicopter
- Police district
- 7th Police District (Lapa)