Tragedy in Almada: Shop Owner Shot Dead During Robbery as Wife and Daughter Witness Horror
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Tragedy in Almada: Shop Owner Shot Dead During Robbery as Wife and Daughter Witness Horror

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Summary:

  • Shop owner killed in Feijó, Almada, during a robbery attempt witnessed by his wife and daughter

  • Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, involved in the robbery shot the owner as he chased them

  • Surveillance footage aids Judicial Police in the ongoing investigation

  • Local merchants report a rising trend in violent crimes, with a similar robbery occurring two months prior

A shocking incident unfolded in Feijó, Almada, where a shop owner was fatally shot during a robbery attempt at his grocery store. The event has left the local community in shock and raised concerns over increasing violence in the area.

The Incident

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, entered the store dressed in black and hooded, intending to rob it. After the robbery, as they attempted to flee, the store owner chased after them. In a tragic turn of events, one of the assailants turned around and fired three shots, killing the shop owner on the spot. His wife and minor daughter witnessed the entire incident.

Aftermath and Investigation

Despite the quick response from emergency services, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The suspects fled immediately after the shooting. Surveillance footage from a nearby funeral home captured the incident, and the investigation is now being handled by the Judicial Police due to the involvement of a firearm.

Rising Concerns Among Local Merchants

This incident comes just two months after a nearby barber shop was robbed. Local merchants have expressed growing concerns over the increase in violent crimes in the area, highlighting a worrying trend that demands attention from authorities.

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