An off-duty policeman in Brazil shot dead two armed robbers while holding his child in one arm, according to Brazilian media. 

CCTV footage shows Sergeant Rafael Souza shopping with his wife and child when the hooded robbers, wielding guns, tried to hold up a pharmacy in São Paulo.

Sgt Souza drew his pistol and shot one of the attackers at close range.

As the policeman’s wife took cover, the sergeant chased the second of the robbers. He then handed the child to his wife and shot the second robber (off camera).

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