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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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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