The gunman fled the scene but was identified by witnesses.

Ederson dos Santos, 53 years old, was shot dead inside a car in the city of Capim Grosso, in north-central Bahia. The victim, who was a retired police officer, was found inside a car in the early hours of Thursday (24).

According to the Military Police (PM), agents from the 91st Independent Company were called to the incident and confirmed the incident. Ederson was located inside a vehicle in the Planaltino neighborhood. According to the Civil Police, the shooter fled the scene, but was identified by witnesses. Forensic examination and removal of the body have already been requested, while searches are carried out to find the suspect.