Brazil: Shooting leaves 11 dead in Belem May 19

Event

At least seven unidentified gunmen shot and killed at least 11 people and wounded another at a bar located in the Guamá neighbourhood of Belém (Pará state; North) on Sunday, May 19. A heightened security presence is to be expected in the area. 

Advice

Individuals in Belém are advised to monitor developments to the situation, report suspicious objects and behavior to police, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.