The source defines massacre as an event where three or more civilians are killed by firearms in the same context, regardless of the reason of the shooting.
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Fatalities of massacres in Rio de Janeiro 2017-2023
In 2023, there were 176 fatal victims during the 47 massacres that took place in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This represents a decrease of approximately 22 percent in comparison to the previous year. According to the source, nearly 60 percent of the massacres took place during police operations. It is considered a massacre, an event where three or more civilians are killed by guns in the same context. Overall, there were 962 fatalities due to shootings recorded in 2023 in Rio de Janeiro.
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