Kelvin Gomes de Souza, a 27-year-old architecture student from Salvador, was tragically killed during a robbery on the night of Friday, March 6. According to his family, Kelvin had requested to be released early from his job at a vehicle resale shop to attend to a problem at his university. However, instead of heading directly to school, he met someone he had connected with through a dating app. This decision ultimately led him into a dangerous situation when he and the person he met were approached by armed robbers in the Stella Maris neighborhood.

The attack occurred as Kelvin and his acquaintance were in transit, where they were confronted by two assailants on a motorcycle. The robbers demanded their belongings and, after robbing them, shot Kelvin, who succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The details surrounding the incident have sparked outrage and sadness among his family and the community, highlighting the distressing frequency of violent crime in urban areas such as Salvador, where residents often bear the brunt of crime linked to economic and social challenges.

Kelvin's vehicle was later recovered the following morning, raising further questions about safety in the city. His brother expressed profound sorrow over his brother's death, lamenting that such a tragic event occurred 'because of an old car.' The incident reflects broader issues of crime in Brazil, especially in cities where desperation among thieves can lead to violence against innocent victims, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures and community support.