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A Military Police Officer was shot by a Criminal Police Officer this Wednesday (10), in Castanhal , in the northeast of Pará. The victim was taken to a health unit in Belém and there is no information about his health status.

According to information, both agents were inside a commercial establishment on Rua 28 de Janeiro when bandits tried to rob the place.

When trying to hide, the police mistook each other for being one of the bandits and shots were exchanged. The PM was hit and fell to the ground. During the shooting, the assailants took the opportunity to escape.

In a statement, the Civil Police said that the PM was “referred to a health unit. PC teams from Castanhal are working to identify and locate those involved in the attempted robbery.” The Criminal Police Officer was sent to the city police station to provide clarification.