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One of the victims was seriously injured.

Lisbon, 17 January 2026 (Lusa) - Two people were shot this evening in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, Amadora, a source from the PSP's Lisbon Metropolitan Command told Lusa, without providing further details.

The incident took place in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, in the Mina de Água parish, municipality of Amadora.

A man discovered four grenades inside a well in the Ramada area of Odivelas; emergency services were alerted.

A 33-year-old Portuguese woman living in Sintra reportedly did not inform clinical services that she was pregnant, and her partner said he was unaware of the pregnancy.

Man admitted to hospital reacted violently when he learned he would be discharged and returned to the prison in Sintra.

So far, no arrests have been made.

The 39-year-old suspect was active for ten months. Among several offences, he is suspected of attempted murder.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested by the PSP (Public Security Police).

A van was set on fire and destroyed, and a tractor had its tyres slashed.

The suspect ultimately surrendered to the authorities and was arrested.

The suspect eventually turned himself in to the authorities and was arrested.

They are suspected of three further vehicle thefts in Cascais, Loures and Sintra.

In the same statement, the administration also confirms that it subsequently received a declaration of non-liability submitted by the nursing team of the general emergency service.

Lisbon City Council says it is not responsible for a dog's electrocution, attributing the death to an unforeseeable event brought on by the storm.

A 16-year-old boy was shot while playing cards with friends in the street. The PJ (Polícia Judiciária) is investigating.

A 37-year-old man was arrested after the victim fled to a PSP police station.

A seven-year-old was found at her school in Unhos with burns to her torso and arms.

Maria de Fátima told CMTV that her grandson was playing cards with friends in the street when the shooting occurred.

The victim was with friends in Talaíde when the shot was fired. The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating.

A man has been remanded in custody after a 9-year-old boy died and a 14-year-old was injured when a shotgun allegedly discharged accidentally in the Bela Vista neighbourhood. Authorities say the weapon belonged to a family member; investigators remain on the scene and the case is being examined for possible criminal negligence and safety lapses, prompting questions about firearm storage and emergency response protocols.

The PSP (Public Security Police) have identified around 30 people after shots were fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon. A targeted operation — involving Rapid Intervention Teams and Traffic Division units — ran from 22:00 Friday to 02:00 Saturday; no incidents were recorded and no arrests were made. Enquiries and investigations remain ongoing as police follow up on those linked to the discharges.

After an argument with several people, they assaulted a 32-year-old man, stabbing him in the eye with a knife.

A young person was detained on suspicion of attempted homicide during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Lisbon.
