Igor Melo
Igor Melo is a university student who recently made headlines after being shot twice in the back by a retired police officer, who mistakenly identified him as a criminal. Following a traumatic experience that resulted in the loss of a kidney, Igor is currently recovering physically and emotionally while his case is under investigation. His wife, Marina Moura, has publicly shared the distressing moments they faced after the incident, highlighting the deep psychological impact on both Igor and a fellow motorcyclist involved in the ordeal.
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Igor Melo is a reporter who was shot by a police officer in Rio de Janeiro and found inspiration in the Botafogo football team for his recovery.
Repórter botafoguense baleado por PM, Igor Melo se emociona ao encontrar Marlon Freitas; veja vídeo
Brazil· 2025-03-22
Igor Melo was hired as a correspondent for the radio program 'Rádio Craque Neto' after being shot by a retired police officer.
Repórter baleado e confundido com bandido é contratado pelo ex-jogador Neto para trabalhar em programa de rádioBrazil· 2025-03-07
Igor Melo was shot by a reserve police officer and recently discharged from the hospital after a serious injury.
Universitário Igor Melo tem alta do hospital após ser baleado por PM da reservaBrazil· 2025-03-02
Igor Melo was a journalist who was shot and lost a kidney during the incident.
'Lutei pela minha vida e pela vida do Igor', diz mototaxista que chegou a ser preso após ataque a tiros de policial reformadoBrazil· 2025-02-27
Igor Melo was a student who was shot and lost a kidney during the incident.
'Lutei pela minha vida e pela vida do Igor', diz mototaxista que chegou a ser preso após ataque a tiros de policial reformadoBrazil· 2025-02-27Igor Melo is a passionate Botafogo fan and journalist who became a victim of a brutal mistake, being shot and hospitalized while under police custody.
'Eu sou inocente!', repetia Igor Melo, em choque, na cama do hospital, ao se dar conta de que estava sob custódiaBrazil· 2025-02-26
Igor Melo was shot by a retired police officer after being mistaken for a robber.
'Meu mundo desabou', diz esposa do universitário baleado por PM reformadoBrazil· 2025-02-26