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Gisele Nascimento’s son allegedly shot and killed her former brother-in-law
Gisele Nascimento’s 21-year-old son allegedly shot her former brother-in-law in Campo Grande, in western Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday.
Thiago de Mattos Teixeira died after being taken to hospital for treatment.
Reports say Israel fired after he saw Thiago allegedly assault his mother, but the police have not confirmed those circumstances.
The reports say the gun may have belonged to Israel’s father, who is a civil police officer.
Police are investigating both the shooting and the alleged assault; the case was still ongoing when authorities gave their statements.
Gisele and her former husband, Rogério Gentil, announced their separation in 2025 after more than 20 years together.
Thiago de Mattos Teixeira died after being shot on Saturday, October 17, in Campo Grande, in Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone.
Reports said Gisele Nascimento’s 21-year-old son, Israel, allegedly shot him after witnessing a supposed physical assault on his mother.
Thiago was taken to Hospital Oeste D’Or but did not survive his injuries.
The Civil Police said the Capital Homicide Division was investigating the death, and the case was ongoing.
- Who
- Thiago de Mattos Teixeira was shot; reports identify Gisele Nascimento’s 21-year-old son, Israel, as the alleged shooter.
- What
- Thiago was shot and later died. The circumstances are under investigation.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Campo Grande, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
- Why
- Reports said Israel allegedly witnessed a physical assault on his mother. The alleged assault and the shooting are under investigation.
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Gisele Nascimento and her former husband announced the end of their relationship after more than 20 years together.
Thiago was shot in Campo Grande and taken to Hospital Oeste D’Or, where he died.
The Civil Police said the Capital Homicide Division was investigating the death.
- Victim
- Thiago de Mattos Teixeira
- Alleged shooter
- Israel, 21, according to reports cited by Metrópoles
- Incident date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Campo Grande, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro
- Hospital
- Hospital Oeste D’Or
- Investigation
- Capital Homicide Division, Civil Police