Man Kills Three People Over Racing Pigeons
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Crime News
A man reportedly shot dead three men in Portugal before killing himself
in what has been described as a feud related to the breeding of racing
pigeons.
The shooting took place in the city of Setubal, around 50
km (30 miles) south of the capital, Lisbon.
Local media reports
that the feud was related to homing pigeons and an illegal vegetable garden.
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The victims were reportedly participating in a pigeon racing competition
when they were killed.
CNN Portugal reported that the 66-year-old
suspect killed himself when police arrived on Sunday morning.
Setubal police commissioner Andreia Gonçalves described the deaths
as “an isolated situation” related to an unresolved issue between the
men.
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A source in the Judiciary Police told the Publico news site that the
disagreement related to the breeding of the pigeons.
The identities
of the suspect and victims have not yet been revealed. The gunman reportedly
lived in a tent in Setubal.
A police investigation is under
way.
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Portugal has restrictive gun laws but firearms are legal for hunting.
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