Local Jiu-Jitsu community 'devastated' by champion's killing in Brazil
Harrison Thorp 10:34 a.m.
ROCHESTER - Students and trainers at a Rochester Jiu Jitsu school are mourning the fatal shooting of legendary Jiu-Jitsu champion Leandro Lo at a Sao Paulo, Brazil nightclub. The killing allegedly took place during a confrontation between Lo and Police Officer Henrique Otávio Oliveira Velozo, the outlet reported. Witnesses said Velozo grabbed a bottle from Lo's table prompting the fighter to take him down and hold him, according to the outlet, citing a police report. After the pair were separated, Velozo allegedly pulled out a gun, firing a round into Lo's forehead, according to the site, the New York Post reported today. Jiu Jitsu black belt John Sanders, who co-owns Sanders Jiu Jitsu on Old Dover Toad, said he knew of Lo and had seen him fight, but never got the chance to meet him.
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