Police say British journalist and Brazilian guide shot in Amazon killings

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ATALAIA DO NORTE: British journalist Dom Phillips and his Brazilian guide, whose disappearance in the Amazon some two weeks ago sparked an international outcry, were killed by gunfire, Brazilian police said Saturday. A day after investigators identified remains found buried in a remote part of the Ama

ATALAIA DO NORTE: British journalist Dom Phillips and his Brazilian guide, whose disappearance in the Amazon some two weeks ago sparked an international outcry, were killed by gunfire, Brazilian police said Saturday.

Ten days later, a suspect took police to a place near the city of Atalaia do Norte in western Amazonas state, where he said he had buried bodies. Soon after, the suspect's brother was also detained. Timoteo also told reporters it is"fairly likely" there could be further arrests in the case in the coming days.

 

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