Pagode singer Leozinho killed during robbery in Cachambi

Pagode singer Leozinho was shot and killed during a robbery in Cachambi. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The 38-year-old musician was reportedly shot while arriving at his nephew's birthday party. He was approached by two assailants on a motorcycle who were robbing pedestrians. Witnesses say Leozinho resisted and was shot multiple times before the attackers fled. Leozinho was known in the local pagode scene and was scheduled to perform on Saturday. He is survived by his wife and two children. The investigation is ongoing.