Shocking moment: Police officer shoots footballer in chaotic scenes at end of match before he is rushed to hospital

THIS is the shocking moment a footballer is shot by a police officer after a match.

Grêmio Anápolis goalkeeper, Ramon Souza, was hit by a rubber bullet fired at close range by a military police officer after a fight on the side of the field.

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The incident, which occurred after Grêmio Anápolis’ 2-1 defeat to Centro Oeste, was captured on a shocking video.

The viral clip appears to show players and staff from the two Brazilian clubs arguing with each other on the touchline, and the cause of the fight has not yet been revealed.

A police officer then opens fire and hits Souza in the thigh with a rubber bullet.

The shot left Souza with a serious injury and caused the goalkeeper to be rushed to hospital after receiving first aid in an ambulance at the scene.

Grêmio released a statement on the club’s social media confirming what happened and announcing its intention to take measures to ensure the punishment of the person responsible.

The statement said: “Grêmio de Anápolis publicly repudiates the unfortunate, ridiculous and revolting event that took place at the Jonas Duarte Stadium, on Wednesday night.

“After the end of the match against Centro Oeste, our goalkeeper Ramon Souza was cowardly hit by a rubber bullet, fired by a police officer.

“A horrible, unbelievable and criminal act by someone who should value the safety and integrity of the people, who were there at the Jonas Duarte Stadium.

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“July 10th is marked by a violent, dirty and horrible act against one of our players, which will never be forgotten.

“GEA informs that it will take the appropriate measures, so that the person responsible is punished and that justice is served, so that this CRIMINAL act does not go unpunished.

“Our goalkeeper was treated on the field by the GEA doctor, Dr. Diego Bento, who provided first aid in the mobile ICU.”

While Brazilian channel Globo reported that a statement from the Military Police of the State of Goiás stated that it “immediately decided to open an administrative procedure to investigate the facts with due rigor”.

Adding that “it reaffirms its commitment to complying with the law, and reiterates that it does not tolerate any misconduct committed by its associates”.