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Report: Police officer accused of killing Leandro Lo arrested after turning himself in

The police officer accused of shooting and killing Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Leandro Lo at a concert Sunday has turned himself in.

According to a report from Brazilian news outlet G1, Henrique Otavio Oliveira Volozo was arrested Sunday after a judge approved his detainment for 30 days, a temporary sentence that can be extended upon for 30 more days. Volozo currently awaits testimony in court.

Per a police report obtained by MMA Junkie, Lo was shot in the forehead and a brief, physical altercation with Volozo ensued. A dispute allegedly started when Volozo took a bottle off Lo’s table. Lo briefly took down Volozo and controlled him. When the two separated, Volozo pulled out a gun and fired at Lo.