Duilio Pessoto

Background

Duilio Pessoto (56) was a Brazilian farmer who apparently lived alone and was single.

Locals said that Pessoto was angry because somebody had made a joke suggesting that he was gay.

The offence

Pessoto went on a killing rampage in Jundiai, São Paulo state, shooting and killing multiple people.

He walked into a restaurant in Jundiai and without saying a word opened fire on customers and staff. He fired 20 rounds, leaving three dead.

Pessoto then walked into a nearby shop, where he killed another person, before firing a bullet into his own head.

Investigation

In Jundiai, locals said Pessoto was angered by a friendly joke about his sexuality.

Other details

Pessoto left his rural home by car on March 1 armed with two revolvers.

He shot his first victim on a nearby road as the man drove by and killed two more men at a bar, Globo television reported.

He then drove further down the road, pulled the car over and shot his fourth victim and himself on the street.

The killing was reported as involving a cousin among the victims.

Outcome

Pessoto killed himself by shooting himself the same day Farmer kills 4, self March 2, 2001.