Bus 174 hijacking
| Bus 174 hijacking | |
|---|---|
| Location | In front of Parque Lage, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Date | 12 June 2000 14:30 (UTC−3) |
| Target | Line 174 bus (currently 105 - Troncal 5) |
Attack type | Hijacking •hostage-taking |
| Deaths | 2 (including the perpetrator) |
| Injured | 0 |
| Victims | Geísa Firmo Gonçalves |
| Perpetrator | Sandro Barbosa do Nascimento |
On 12 June 2000, a bus was hijacked at gun-point by Sandro Barbosa do Nascimento in Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and hostages were held for 5 hours.