VIDEO: Suspect in woman's murder tries to flee through dirty water but is captured by police with a stun gun
A 27-year-old suspect linked to the murder of Regilane Sousa was apprehended by police in Boa Vista after attempting to escape through a dirty waterway.
A video has surfaced showing a 27-year-old suspect trying to flee from the police after allegedly murdering 40-year-old Regilane Sousa in Boa Vista, Brazil. The incident took place on Saturday when the suspect attempted to evade capture by wading through a muddy stream in the city center. Police officers deployed a stun gun to secure the suspect, resulting in his apprehension despite his attempts to resist arrest.
Regilane Sousa's body was discovered in a sewage ditch on Friday evening, following a report from a local man who alerted firefighters about seeing a corpse in nearby dense foliage. The police were then called to the scene where they found the victim deceased. This horrifying crime has raised concerns within the community regarding safety and the effectiveness of local policing.
During the police pursuit, the suspect reportedly resisted arrest, even biting two officers in a desperate attempt to evade capture. He fled further into an area near a tributary of the Rio Branco, complicating the pursuit. The incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in Brazil, particularly concerning violent crime and suspect apprehension within urban environments.