War in Rio de Janeiro leaves 11 injured, three from BOPE and one delegate, in a police operation on Tuesday morning Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Eleven people were injured by gunfire during clashes between police and criminals in the Complexo da Penha, in the north zone of Rio de Janeiro, this Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The operation involved agents from the Special Police Operations Battalion (Bope) and the Drug Enforcement Delegation. The injured were mainly taken to the Getúlio Vargas State Hospital, in Penha.
Among those shot, four are police officers, including three from Bope and one delegate. A homeless person was hit in the back, and a woman who was training at a local gym was shot in the glute, but was discharged after treatment.
The police action began in the early morning hours and generated intense shootouts in the area. PM armored vehicles transported the injured to health units.
- Three Bope police officers were admitted to Getúlio Vargas.
- One delegate was assisted at the same unit.
- Another officer was taken to the Central Police Military Hospital, downtown.
- Three innocent civilians were hit, including the homeless person.
Injured in confrontation
Police reported that the operation aimed to serve arrest warrants in the area dominated by factions. The clashes started around 6 a.m.
An armored vehicle arrived at the hospital around 10 a.m. with the fourth injured officer. Medical teams acted quickly to stabilize the patients.
Details of treatments
The homeless person remains hospitalized without updates on their condition. The woman hit at the gym left the hospital scared, but without serious complications.
She reported hearing loud noises during exercise. The projectile entered the glute and caused immediate burning.
The other injured civilians had no identities disclosed. The PM blocked roads near the complex to facilitate rescue.
Operation in Penha
Bope agents used armored vehicles to access the communities. The action resulted in interruption of local services, such as gyms and stores.
Residents reported road closures and intense helicopter presence. The police confirmed partial fulfillment of objectives in the operation.
Police victims
Two Bope agents and the delegate received initial treatment at Getúlio Vargas. The third battalion officer was transferred to another unit.
The fourth injured, also from Bope, arrived in a separate armored vehicle. None of the officers had their health status detailed at the time.
Civilians hit
The gym woman was the only civilian with confirmed discharge. She described the incident as a sudden scare during her exercise routine.
The homeless person was taken with a back injury. Another unidentified civilian victim completed the group of innocent people shot.
Hospital movement
PM armored vehicles circulated constantly between the complex and the hospital. Journalism teams followed the arrivals of vehicles.
Getúlio Vargas concentrated most of the treatments. Health professionals prioritized serious cases among police and civilians.
