A classroom disagreement at a university in Brazil took a dangerous turn when a police officer, attending as a student, pulled out her gun in response to a heated altercation.
The incident took place at Estácio College, located in Maceió, on Brazil’s East Coast.
The Initial Conflict
It all started during a physiology class last Friday when a student, discussing her son’s birthday party, refused to lower her voice despite the ongoing lecture.
The officer, also a student in the class, confronted the woman about the disruption.
What began as a verbal exchange soon escalated when the student raised her hand at the officer, prompting the cop to react by attempting to swat it away.
Fight Breaks Out in Class
Tensions flared as the two women came face-to-face, leading to a physical altercation.
Witnesses reported seeing punches being thrown between the officer and the student.
Other classmates quickly stepped in, trying to de-escalate the situation, but things took a more alarming turn when the officer drew her gun, causing panic throughout the room.
Fellow students fled the scene, shouting for help.
Police Response and Investigation
Officers from the local Civil Police’s 2nd District responded swiftly to the incident.
Both the officer and the student involved were taken to the station for questioning, though they were later released.
According to the officer, she had her unloaded firearm with her because she didn’t want to leave it in her car after finishing her shift earlier in the day.
Administrative Actions and Investigations Underway
In the aftermath, both the school and law enforcement have launched investigations.
The Alagoas Civil Police issued a statement confirming that they’ve opened an administrative inquiry to thoroughly investigate the officer’s actions.
They emphasized that the investigation would respect the legal rights of all parties involved.
Estácio College also addressed the incident, expressing regret over what occurred.
In their statement, they confirmed that they are looking into the altercation and assured that appropriate measures would be taken.
The institution underscored its commitment to maintaining a respectful and peaceful learning environment.
What Happens Next?
As the investigation continues, both the police and the university are under pressure to determine what disciplinary actions, if any, will be taken against the officer.
No names have been released, but the event has stirred up considerable concern about safety and conduct within academic settings.
Both the school and the authorities have vowed to address the situation and prevent future incidents of this nature.
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