Brazil police shoot man using partner as shield with fake gun in Criciuma

Brazilian police in Criciuma shot a man who had assaulted his partner and used her as a shield while brandishing what turned out to be a fake gun. The incident highlights the lethality of domestic-violence confrontations and the risks of ambiguous weapon identification. No further details on the man's condition or police protocol review are provided.

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