A heartbreaking incident took place in Guaratiba, a western neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where a 3-year-old girl, Olivia Melo Moreira, tragically lost her life. She was accidentally shot by her 5-year-old sister. The event occurred on Sunday, November 8, as reported by local sources R7, UOL Notícias, and O Dia.
According to reports, the children’s parents awoke to the alarming sound of a gunshot. Upon investigating, they found Olivia on the floor in a separate room and rushed her to a hospital. Despite medical efforts, Olivia succumbed to her injuries.
The incident drew a response from the local Military Police, who were dispatched to the hospital after being informed of a child admitted with a gunshot wound. The officer’s involvement was reported by the same local sources.
Further information from The Sun indicates that the night before the tragedy, Olivia’s father had investigated a possible intrusion when the mother noticed a gate left open. He took a firearm downstairs, and after finding no threats, left it on the kitchen countertop. It was after the parents returned to bed that they were woken by the gunshot. The father’s account highlights a moment when Olivia’s sister approached him, saying, “Sorry, Daddy, sorry, Daddy.”
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the Civil Police, who are conducting an investigation to determine if anyone bears criminal responsibility. The authorities have confiscated the firearm involved in the shooting.
Additionally, it has been disclosed that the father is registered as a CAC, which stands for collector, sport shooter, and hunter, adding another dimension to the ongoing investigation.