The tragedy took place in the Brazilian city of Lageaudo do Bugre in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Mayor Roberto Maciel Santos was at his workplace when an armed criminal broke into his office and shot him.
The incident happened in the morning. The unidentified man was wearing a mask and fired several shots at the prefect and a member of the administration and then fled the scene.
Unfortunately, Santos died at the scene. The injured employee went to the hospital with a gunshot wound. It is known that he was re-elected as mayor in 2020.
This is not the first time in Lageado do Bugre that criminals have attacked officials. Three years ago, the head of the health department was killed.