A strange incident occurred in Brazil when a police officer shot a football player during a match of the youth team of the second division of Campeonato Goiano.

The incident, shared on X, took place during a fight between Grêmio Anápolis and Centro Oeste.

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The officer fired a rubber bullet, hitting guard Ramon Souza in the leg. A photo of Souza’s injured leg was widely circulated.

The Goias state military police have launched an investigation into the events that occurred at the Jonas Duarte stadium.

Initial reports indicate that the officer, who was on duty to ensure the safety of players and spectators, used a rubber bullet gun intended to disperse altercations between supporters.

However, the officer fired his weapon at point-blank range during the scuffle on the field, causing Souza significant pain and injury.