Rodrigo Castanheira, a 16-year-old teenager, succumbed to injuries on Saturday after being in critical condition for 16 days following an altercation with pilot Pedro Turra over chewing gum. Turra is currently in detention at a provisional detention center and is undergoing isolation due to reported threats within the facility. The teenager's family contends that the punch delivered by Turra was the direct cause of Rodrigo's death, with their legal team suggesting that preliminary data indicates no correlation between the fatality and any vehicular incident that occurred during the altercation.

The defense emphasizes the trauma sustained specifically in the left side of Rodrigo's skull, claiming that the defined impact was of substantial force. They argue that this evidence aligns with their assertion that the punch was the initiating factor in the teenager's declining health. Meanwhile, the police have noted the legal team's request for a formal inquiry to the Medical Examiner's Office (IML) regarding the circumstances of Rodrigo's death and the examination of the injuries sustained.

This incident highlights significant concerns regarding youth violence and the legal ramifications for those involved in such altercations, especially as it involves an adult with a seemingly privileged position. The case not only raises questions about accountability and justice for the victim but also exemplifies the impact of violence among youths and the potential consequences of seemingly trivial disputes, such as a disagreement over chewing gum.