A mother in Brazil has accused the Military Police of causing an accident involving her 15-year-old son, Bruno Caetano da Silva, who was riding his electric bicycle in the neighborhood of Jardim Margarida. According to Débora Aparecida Caetano, the police approach was executed improperly and directly resulted in her son's injuries. The incident occurred on February 5, as Bruno was riding down Avenida Celeste at high speeds of up to 50 km/h when a police vehicle allegedly swerved into his path intentionally, leading to the collision. A video of the incident has also surfaced, highlighting the tension between the youth and law enforcement.

Following the incident, the family has taken action by filing a police report online two days later, on February 7. The mother vehemently expressed her concerns over the police tactics, stating that the officers failed to properly signal their intent to stop her son and instead recklessly maneuvered their vehicle in a manner that posed a direct threat to him. The situation raises significant questions regarding police conduct and accountability, especially in high-stakes situations involving young riders of fast electric bicycles, which have become increasingly popular in urban settings. The Secretary of Public Security (SSP) in Brazil is currently reviewing the police team’s actions in relation to this incident, indicating that there will be an investigation into the matter. This could potentially lead to deeper scrutiny of police protocols when dealing with the public, particularly youth, as well as an examination of how police strategy adapts to evolving technologies like electric bicycles. The outcome of this review may lead to broader implications for law enforcement practices in Brazil and the ongoing dialogue regarding police authority and public safety.