By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa
An unknown man shot dead in a Christmas Day execution in Brazil has been identified as the ‘brother-in-law’ of Real Madrid striker Endrick.
Mauricio Nunes Goncalves discovered killed in a scenario of raining bullets at a street bar in Samambaia near the country capital Brasilia, which had a sad impact on the family’s end of year compliments.
Several shots had he and up to the head as he tried to escape raining bullets.
The 38-year-old was the brother of the partner of Endrick’s older sister Lavinia Sudre, but is being referred to in Brazil as the footballer’s brother-in-law.
Lavinia changed her Instagram profile picture to one showing a black ribbon after learning about the gruesome murder, which happened early on Wednesday morning.
She also posted a photo of the victim, naming him under the picture before adding: ‘You left beautiful memories in our hearts that we will never forget.’
The funeral was due to take place on Thursday afternoon at 3pm local time. Police were on Thursday continuing to investigate the murder. There have been no reports of any arrests. (All football).
The departure unveiled how impactful he had been in his family and how much the friends and well wishers felt at his departure. The sad reactions of all close to him implies at lot as he is termed to be an icon who left too soon.
