Feb 9 • 11:42 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Suspect of killing teenager in shooting near concert venue arrested in São Sebastião, SP

A man suspected of murdering a teenager in a shooting near a concert venue in São Sebastião, Brazil, was arrested on Sunday.

A suspect in the murder of a teenager during a shooting close to a concert venue in São Sebastião, São Paulo, has been arrested. The incident took place in the early hours of February 1, when one teenager was killed and another injured due to gunfire. This serious crime prompted a swift response from local authorities as the community was left shaken by the violence.

In an extensive operation on Sunday involving approximately 40 policemen from civil, military, and municipal forces, authorities executed temporary arrest warrants and search and seizure operations linked to the case. They managed to apprehend one suspect, and items including his mobile phone were taken into custody as evidence. Another suspect is still being sought, indicating that the investigation is ongoing and further developments may arise as police work to gather more information.

Surveillance footage from the Integrated Operations Center (COI) of São Sebastião and Ilhabela played a crucial role in assisting law enforcement in locating the suspect. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of youth violence and public safety in the region, raising concerns within the community and prompting discussions about the need for increased security measures at public events.

📡 Similar Coverage