Rio 2016 Organizing Committee Steps Up Army Patrols in Area of Recent Bus Attack

On Tuesday, a press bus came under fire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with two shots having pierced through the bus' windows. Two people were said to have sustained minor injuries in the incident.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sputnik) — The route where a bus carrying journalists was attacked will be patrolled better, Rio Games Organizing Committee Security Director Luiz Fernando Correa said Wednesday.

"The incident unfortunately took place…. This zone is patrolled by Brazilian armed forces, they got to the place, immediately appeared on the scene of the incident. We have heard of similar incidents before, we maintain constant contact with the military, they have stepped up patrols of these areas. The investigation began, we will keep [you] informed," Correa said at a press conference.

He added that the incident is likely to been an act of hooliganism rather a felony.

On August 5, the 31st Summer Olympic Games kicked off in Rio and are due to last through August 21. This year's Olympics sees a record number of participating teams, unique medals for winning athletes and two sports — golf and rugby — returned to the program a century since their last appearance.