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Young mum gunned down in front of her autistic son in Brazil - killers fired 20 bullets into her head before fleeing - police launch probe into shocking home invasion.
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Young mum shot dead in front of autistic son, three

Lee Bullen
Last updated: October 10, 2025 10:41 am
Lee Bullen Published October 10, 2025
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Yaritssa Santana Silva dos Santos. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A young mum was shot dead in front of her three-year-old autistic son.

Gunmen burst into Yaritssa Santana Silva dos Santos’ home.

They fired at least 20 bullets into her head, according to reports.

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Yaritssa was killed in front of her young son with autism, according to reports.

The Civil Police said the 24-year-old was at home with her child alone when her home was invaded.

The lad was not harmed in the attack in Gongogi located east of Brasilia, Brazil, yesterday (9 Oct), as reported by Need To Know.

Young mum gunned down in front of her autistic son in Brazil - killers fired 20 bullets into her head before fleeing - police launch probe into shocking home invasion.
Yaritssa Santana Silva dos Santos. (Picture: Jam Press)

Yaritssa’s body was taken to a nearby morgue to undergo an autopsy.

The police conducted searches around her home in the hours after her death, but failed to detain any suspects.

The perpetrators and motive for the crime are still under investigation.

The young mum was active on Instagram and TikTok where she had nearly 3,000 followers.

She often posted bikini snaps and dance videos.

Her last was on Tuesday (7 Oct) when she shared a twerking dance clip for her TikTok fans.

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Young mum gunned down in front of her autistic son in Brazil - killers fired 20 bullets into her head before fleeing - police launch probe into shocking home invasion.
Yaritssa Santana Silva dos Santos. (Picture: Jam Press)
Young mum gunned down in front of her autistic son in Brazil - killers fired 20 bullets into her head before fleeing - police launch probe into shocking home invasion.
Yaritssa Santana Silva dos Santos. (Picture: Jam Press)

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