A MAN shot dead on Christmas Day in Brazil has been identified as the “brother-in-law” of Real Madrid star Endrick.
Mauricio Nunes Goncalves was killed in a hail of bullets at a street bar in Samambaia near the capital Brasilia.
Mauricio Nunes Goncalves, 38, was shot dead in a bar massacreLavinia Sudre/Instagram
GettyEndrick plays for Real Madrid[/caption]
The 38-year-old was the brother of the partner of Endrick’s older sister Lavinia Sudre, but is being referred to in Brazil as the footballer’s brother-in-law.
Mauricio received several shots to the head as he tried to escape the “targeted” gun attack.
Lavinia changed her Instagram profile picture to one showing a black ribbon after learning about the gruesome murder, which happened early yesterday morning.
She also posted a photo of the victim, naming him under the pic before adding: “You left beautiful memories in our hearts that we will never forget.”
The funeral was due to take place this afternoon at 3pm local time.
Witnesses have told the police there was no prior argument between the gunman and his victim and described it as bearing all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded execution.
No arrests have been made, according to reports.
Endrick, reportedly linked last month to a shock move to Southampton, has yet to make any comment.
The 18-year-old Brazil international moved to Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer but has been given little playing time since joining the Spanish LaLiga giants.
Recent reports in Spain have also pointed to the possibility of a six-month loan deal with Seville side Real Betis as Endrick seeks more opportunities to demonstrate his quality on the pitch.
Police were today continuing to investigate the murder.
There have been no reports of any arrests.
RexThe Brazil star has yet to comment on the death of Mauricio[/caption]
Related Posts:
- Christmas Eve horror as man armed with knife is shot dead by cops after five-hour standoff News COPS have revealed a 39-year-old man was shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve. West Mercia Police have described the incident which took place yesterday in Redditch, Worcestershire. GettyCops attended the scene of the incident around 2pm yesterday[/caption] Around 2pm, officers were called to the scene after significant concerns…
- Man shot dead by armed police after five-hour stand-off on Christmas Eve News Police were called to Fownhope Close just after 2pm yesterday (Picture: Google) A man with a knife was shot dead by armed police last night after a five-hour stand-off. Police were called to the incident in Fownhope Close, Redditch just after 2pm yesterday after ‘significant’ concerns were raised for a…
- Man shot, killed on Christmas Day in Panorama City News A 30-year-old man was fatally shot during an argument with another man in the evening on Christmas Day in Panorama City, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. in the 8700 block of Cedros Avenue, near Parthenia Street and Van Nuys Boulevard. “During the argument, the suspect produced a…
- Woman, 33, arrested for Christmas Day ‘murder’ after man in his 30s found dead at home News A 33-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after man in his 30s was found dead at a home on Christmas Day. Police were called around 3.25am today to Elm Road in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, after a report of a man in his thirties in cardiac arrest. Despite…
- An elevated bookstore/wine bar opens in Berkeley News For those who enjoy the feeling of a book in one hand and a glass of fine merlot in the other, a bookstore-cum-wine lounge just landed in Berkeley. Book Society opened earlier in December at 2945 College Ave. in the tony Elmwood district, adding to the block’s already-rich stock of…
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)