Vasco fan killed in Oswaldo Cruz had no plans to watch the match | OneFootball

Vasco fan Rodrigo José Santana, 36 years old, was killed on Thursday night (11) during a fight between members of organized fan groups near the Oswaldo Cruz train station, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. According to friends, the victim had no plans to watch the match between Vasco and Botafogo, which was part of the Copa do Brasil.

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Rodrigo after being shot — Photo: Reproduction

According to reports, Rodrigo had only gone to the neighborhood to reconnect with old friends at a barbecue.— He wasn't even going to the game. He went to socialize. A barbecue with the guys he hadn't seen in a long time. An exemplary family man, leaving behind four children. His youngest daughter is just three to four months old now, said his friend Gustavo Lourenço.

Rodrigo was hit by a gunshot to the head during the clash between members of the organized fan group Força Jovem do Vasco and a man who has not yet been identified. Videos shared on social media show fans heading toward the station when they are surprised by gunfire. In the footage, you can see the victim unconscious being carried by two other men.

He was taken to the UPA de Campinho emergency care unit, but did not survive. Two other fans were also shot — one in the foot —, received medical attention, and were released later that Thursday night.

— Another victim. Unfortunately, he'll just be another one among so many out there. It's tough. His friends are here, everyone knows what he was like. It's hard, man. Really hard, lamented Gustavo.

The Military Police reported that officers from the 9th BPM (Rocha Miranda) were called to the health unit, where the injured were admitted. The incident was registered at the 30th Police Precinct (Marechal Hermes), which is working to identify the shooter.

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Suspect of having shot at the group of Vasco fans — Photo: Reproduction

Força Jovem do Vasco has not yet commented. Fúria Jovem do Botafogo, on the other hand, released a statement denying any involvement in the incident and condemning the acts of violence.“We reiterate our commitment to public safety and reaffirm that our role is to support Botafogo in a peaceful, responsible manner and with respect for society”, the statement said.

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