Lucas Pereira : Man Shot in Brazil Video Falsely Linked to India: Fact Check Reveals Truth

A shocking video circulating on social media platforms purportedly shows a man being shot at close range by a gunman while standing on a wooden bench. The video is being widely shared with claims that it captures a real-life incident of a man being shot dead in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. However, a detailed fact-check reveals that the video actually depicts a tragic incident that took place in Brazil, not India.

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Claim: Video of a man being shot by a gunman in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Fact: The viral video shows a man being shot dead in Brazil. The victim, identified as Lucas Pereira or Olhao, was tragically murdered by unknown PCC gunmen in Manaus, Brazil, on 28 June 2024. The Muzaffarnagar police have also confirmed that the video is not from their district. Therefore, the claim linking the video to Muzaffarnagar is FALSE.

Further investigation through a Google reverse image search led to a Twitter post from 30 June 2024 that provided crucial information about the incident. The post, in Portuguese, described the video as the recording of the murder of a man known as “Olhao” in the Novo Aleixo neighborhood of Manaus, Brazil.

A news report by ‘Portaltucuma’ corroborated the Twitter post, detailing the tragic event that unfolded on Penetraçao 2 street in the Novo Aleixo neighborhood. The report confirmed the victim’s identity as Lucas Pereira, also known as Olhao, and stated that the gunmen responsible for the murder filmed the horrifying act.

Additional reports from local news outlets in Brazil shed light on the disturbing incident, highlighting the lack of information regarding the motives behind the crime and the identities of the perpetrators.

Furthermore, a statement from the Muzaffarnagar police on X(Twitter) clarified that the viral video has no connection to Muzaffarnagar and warned against spreading misinformation. Legal action has been initiated against individuals sharing the misleading video.

In conclusion, the viral video depicting a man being shot by a gunman is unequivocally linked to Brazil and not Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. It is imperative to verify the authenticity of content before sharing it on social media to prevent the dissemination of false information.