One dead, four hurt in Sao Paulo church shooting

Sao Paulo: A woman was killed and four people were wounded when a man opened fire at a church service in Sao Paulo, Brazilian media reported today.

Police said the deceased woman was the shooter's former girlfriend. One injured has been hospitalised in serious condition with a bullet wound to the head.

Authorities said a search was underway for the suspect, who escaped during the confusion following the shooting.