A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old with a firearm in Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, on October 10. The arrest occurred in the Boa Vista II neighborhood, where police discovered evidence linking the suspect to the crime. Investigations were initiated following the homicide reported in the Nove de Abril neighborhood.

Law enforcement officials revealed that a pair of shorts and a bracelet associated with the shooting were found at the suspect's residence, identified through surveillance camera footage. The suspect was already wearing an electronic ankle bracelet due to a prior case linked to drug trafficking, which indicates a potentially troubled background. The police have clarified that the shooting was motivated by conflicts between rival factions in the area.

While the arrested individual faces charges of homicide and will be transferred to the prison system, another unidentified suspect managed to escape during the police operation. The ongoing investigation highlights the prevalence of gang-related violence in Barra Mansa, underscoring the challenges local law enforcement faces in addressing such crimes.