A man shot dead in a Christmas Day execution in Brazil has been identified as the 'brother-in-law' of Real Madrid striker Endrick. Mauricio Nunes Goncalves was killed in a hail of bullets at a street bar in Samambaia near the country capital Brasilia. He received several shots to the head as he tried to escape the 'targeted' gun attack.
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The 38-year-old was the brother of the partner of Endrick's older sister Lavinia Sudre, but is being referred to in Brazil as the footballer's brother-in-law. Lavinia changed her Instagram profile picture to one showing a black ribbon after learning about the gruesome murder, which happened early on Wednesday morning.
![[Mauricio was the brother of Lavinia's partner Marcelo (centre) - Real Madrid starlet Endrick (left) is yet to comment]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/21/93502837-14206657-Mauricio_was_the_brother_of_Lavinia_s_partner_Marcelo_centre_Rea-a-29_1735246806836.jpg)
She also posted a photo of the victim, naming him under the picture before adding: 'You left beautiful memories in our hearts that we will never forget.'. The funeral was due to take place on Thursday afternoon at 3pm local time. Police were on Thursday continuing to investigate the murder. There have been no reports of any arrests.
The brother of Endrick's sister Lavinia (left) has been shot dead in a Christmas Day shooting. Lavinia paid tribute to Mauricio Nunes Goncalves on her Instagram profile on Boxing Day. Mauricio was the brother of Lavinia's partner Marcelo (centre) - Real Madrid starlet Endrick (left) is yet to comment.
Witnesses have told the police there was no prior argument between the gunman and his victim and described it as bearing all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded execution. Endrick, reportedly linked last month to a shock move to Southampton, has yet to make any comment.
