4 men killed over racing pigeon dispute in Portugal

01-05-2023

LISBON: Three men were shot dead by a man in Portugal who killed himself too in a reported feud related to the breeding of racing pigeons.

The shooting occurred in Setubal, around 50 km (30 miles) south of the capital, Lisbon.

Local media reports that the feud was related to an illegal vegetable garden and homing pigeons.

The victims reportedly participated in a pigeon racing competition when killed.

CNN Portugal reported that the 66-year-old suspect killed himself when police arrived Sunday morning.

Setubal police commissioner Andreia Gonçalves described the deaths as “an isolated situation” related to an unresolved matter between the men.

A source in the Judiciary Police told the Publico news site that the disagreement related to the breeding of the pigeons.

The identities of the suspect and victims have not yet been revealed. The gunman reportedly lived in a tent in Setubal.

A police investigation is underway.

Portugal has restrictive gun laws but firearms are legal for hunting. (Int’l News Desk)

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