Daniel Sousa da Silva
Daniel Sousa da Silva is a sergeant in the Batalhão de Operações Especiais (Bope) of the Rio de Janeiro Police. He was recently in the news after confirming in a police statement that he was the only officer who fired his weapon during a controversial operation in the Santo Amaro community, which resulted in the death of 23-year-old Herus Guimarães Mendes. Sousa stated that he discharged his firearm 13 times during the operation, which took place amidst a festive gathering, raising questions about the appropriateness of police actions in such situations.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Brazil | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 185,947 | $1,500,000 | 1,322$ |
| Totals | 1 | 211,049,527 | 185,947 | $1,500,000 | 1,322$ |
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Daniel Sousa da Silva is accused of firing the fatal shots that killed Herus Guimarães Mendes.
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Brazil:
Sargento Daniel Sousa da Silva claimed to be the only one who fired during the operation that resulted in Herus's death.
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