Claudio Rodrigues
Claudio Rodrigues, a 49-year-old taxi driver from São Paulo, was involved in a dramatic incident on Avenida Nove de Julho, where he faced a violent attempted robbery. During the encounter, he witnessed one of the assailants making a move to retrieve a weapon, prompting a wave of adrenaline as he sought to protect himself and his passenger. His quick thinking allowed him to intervene, but the situation escalated when a nearby off-duty police officer intervened, resulting in a gunshot that accidentally hit Claudia Ortiz Vaca, the Colombian vice-consul. Rodrigues expressed his disbelief at the occurrence of such violence in a busy area at the early hour of 7:40 AM, highlighting the unexpected dangers faced by everyday citizens.
Born on Jan 01, 1974 (51 years old)
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Claudio Rodrigues was driving a taxi when he witnessed a robbery attempt that resulted in a diplomat being shot.
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