A Brazilian footballer has been shot dead at the age of 21 in a street killing
Felipe Diogo, who played for Sao Paulo-based Serie C side Sao Bernardo, was killed by multiple ‘mystery gunmen’ on his return to his hometown of Ribeirao Preto.
Brazilian news outlet ge.globo reports that the striker was hit by around 10 bullets, and although was rushed to hospital, passed away soon after.
Local police have opened an investigation into the shooting and have confirmed that a motive for the murder is still unknown.
