NOVA IGUAÇU, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 28, 2026 Off-duty police officer struck two armed robbers with his car after witnessing them riding a motorcycle, robbing two women, and stealing their vehicle. The incident occurred in the Comendador Soares neighborhood.
According to the police account, the pair subsequently attempted to steal his car as well. The officer therefore drove into them, causing his vehicle to continue moving after the impact before coming to a stop against a wall and an entrance gate. Both suspects were then attacked by local residents, who surrounded and beat them. A police patrol arrived at the scene and arrested both men. Officers also seized a revolver and two motorcycles.
