An off-duty military police officer foiled an attempted robbery on Saturday morning (23) in Osasco, São Paulo, by reacting against four armed criminals. The action was recorded by security cameras in a parking lot.
The footage shows the robbers, who arrived at the scene on two motorcycles, approaching the officer. One of the criminals forces the officer out of his vehicle, while another individual, who was on one of the motorcycles, engages in a physical confrontation with the suspects.
Amidst the confusion, the military police officer manages to grab his gun from inside the car and fires shots at the robbers. The officer's reaction prompts the criminals to flee. Although one of the robbers was hit, he managed to escape with his accomplices.
So far, authorities have not released any information regarding the identification or arrest of those involved in the attempted robbery. Police are continuing to investigate the case to locate and arrest the criminals.