Shocking CCTV reveals the moment a bungling hitman attempts to shoot a shop owner in the head from point-blank range... three times, but failing to hit his target.

Some say Jaire Nato Gonzalo de Sousa had a guardian angel when a hitman tried murder him in the small Brazilian town of Araguapaz.

View photos The bungling hitman attempted to shoot Jaire de Sousa three times from point-blank range, but thankfully failed each time. Photo: CEN More

The 35-year-old business man was opening up his store when the hitman walked up to him from behind, pointed the gun at his head, and fired.

He somehow missed his intended victim before firing off a volley of rounds, as the petrified victim picked up a sheet cardboard and used it as a makeshift shield.

Brooms and dustpans were knocked over as the gunman continued to fire at the shop owner.

View photos Jaire Nato Gonzalo de Sousa can be seen picking up a piece of cardboard and using it as a makeshift shield. Photo: CEN More

View photos Brooms and dustpans are knocked over as the gunman shoots three bullets at point-blank range aimed toward the Mr de Sousa.Photo: CEN More

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