LISBON: A tragic incident occurred in the Setubal city of Portugal on Sunday when a man shot and killed three people before committing suicide.
The shooting took place in the morning in the Bairro Azul neighbourhood, a low-income area of the city located around 45 km south of the capital, Lisbon.
According to PSP police commissioner Joao Freire, four bodies were found at the scene, and it is believed that the victims were shot.
The police are currently investigating the incident, and the details and causes of the shooting are not yet known.
CNN Portugal reported that the gunman opened fire at around 8 a.m., and when the police arrived on the scene, he took his own life.
The police criminal cases agency PJ is currently at the location of the incident to investigate further.
The incident has caused shock and concern throughout the community, with many expressing their condolences and sympathy for the victims’ families.
The authorities have not yet released any information regarding the identity of the victims or the gunman.
Gun violence in Portugal
The incident highlights the growing concern over gun violence in Portugal, which has traditionally been a relatively safe country with low levels of violent crime.
Portugal has some of the strictest gun control laws in Europe, with firearms being tightly regulated and restricted to those who can demonstrate a genuine need for them.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, the local community is left to mourn the loss of the victims and to seek answers as to why such a tragic event occurred.
