A 28-year-old worker named Gabriel de Jesus Firmino, a locksmith, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026, during stage setup for Shakira's free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He was crushed by two stage elevators when the equipment was accidentally activated, suffering fatal injuries to his lower body. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
Construction was briefly halted for a police investigation but resumed the next day. The concert is scheduled for May 2, 2026, as part of the "Todo Mundo no Rio" series. Shakira expressed that her "heart goes out" to the victim's family.
He was crushed by two stage elevators when the equipment was accidentally activated, suffering fatal injuries to his lower body. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
Construction was briefly halted for a police investigation but resumed the next day. The concert is scheduled for May 2, 2026, as part of the "Todo Mundo no Rio" series. Shakira expressed that her "heart goes out" to the victim's family.
