POV: You're a Brazilian cop and get shot in the face while on patrol. Brazil, 3 February 2024
A police patrol led to the death of Rota soldier Samuel Wesley Cosmo, who was shot in the face in the Bom Retiro neighborhood of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon (3), and the officer's death was confirmed after he was rescued and taken to Santa Casa.
A body camera belonging to Private Cosmo captured the exact moment of the confrontation. In the images, it is possible to see the MP and two other officers advancing armed through the community in a routine operation against drug trafficking. While entering an alley, Cosmo comes across a man dressed in blue, who shoots him in the face and runs away. The shot hit the policeman in the right eye, leading to fatal consequences.
A cell phone, a pistol magazine and a case of 9mm ammunition were seized at the scene of the incident. The Santos Homicide Police Station is leading the investigation into the case.
In response, the São Paulo State Public Security Secretariat (SSP) announced that it was carrying out Operation Shield, aimed at cracking down on crimes against the security forces and capturing those involved in the murder of Private Cosmo.
Security Secretary Rodrigo Garcia said that the state government would give its full support to the police officer's family and pledged to make every effort to ensure that the crime does not go unpunished. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas also expressed his solidarity with Samuel's family and friends, reinforcing his commitment to identifying and arresting those responsible for the attack.
Private Samuel Wesley Cosmo's wake is being held at Rota headquarters in downtown São Paulo, marking a time of mourning and tributes to his service and dedication.
A police patrol led to the death of Rota soldier Samuel Wesley Cosmo, who was shot in the face in the Bom Retiro neighborhood of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon (3), and the officer's death was confirmed after he was rescued and taken to Santa Casa.
A body camera belonging to Private Cosmo captured the exact moment of the confrontation. In the images, it is possible to see the MP and two other officers advancing armed through the community in a routine operation against drug trafficking. While entering an alley, Cosmo comes across a man dressed in blue, who shoots him in the face and runs away. The shot hit the policeman in the right eye, leading to fatal consequences.
A cell phone, a pistol magazine and a case of 9mm ammunition were seized at the scene of the incident. The Santos Homicide Police Station is leading the investigation into the case.
In response, the São Paulo State Public Security Secretariat (SSP) announced that it was carrying out Operation Shield, aimed at cracking down on crimes against the security forces and capturing those involved in the murder of Private Cosmo.
Security Secretary Rodrigo Garcia said that the state government would give its full support to the police officer's family and pledged to make every effort to ensure that the crime does not go unpunished. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas also expressed his solidarity with Samuel's family and friends, reinforcing his commitment to identifying and arresting those responsible for the attack.
Private Samuel Wesley Cosmo's wake is being held at Rota headquarters in downtown São Paulo, marking a time of mourning and tributes to his service and dedication.
