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Brazilian authorities say a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, leaving 13 people dead and at least 20 wounded.

Brazil's TV Globo News reported that a fire department spokesman identified the shooter as a 24-year-old who was believed to be a former student. He was among the dead and it is unclear whether he was killed by police or committed suicide.

The victims included students and staff at the public school.

Article by VOA News