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Radio owner and commentator Sandoval Braga, pictured left with his colleague Inaldo Lima. Gunman shot Braga in the leg and threatened him over his reporting on September 21. (Radio União)

Gunmen break into radio station in Brazil and shoot commentator in the leg

September 25, 2018 5:09 PM EDT

São Paulo, September 25, 2018–Police in the Brazilian state of Ceará must act quickly to bring the gunmen who injured radio owner and commentator Sandoval Braga to justice and ensure the safety of employees at Radio União FM 96.5, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.