Feb 12 • 13:22 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man dies after stealing family car and being shot by police during escape on the coast of SP

A man dies following a car theft from a family in Mongaguá, São Paulo, after being shot by police during his escape when he allegedly pointed a gun at them.

In Mongaguá, São Paulo, a man, whose identity is not yet known, died following a robbery of a family's vehicle. The incident occurred on the night of October 10, when the suspect confronted the family, which included a minor, at gunpoint on Avenida Tiradentes, instructing them to exit the car before fleeing with the vehicle.

According to the Military Police, the suspect was intercepted shortly after the crime on Avenida das Sereias. During the police chase, he reportedly pointed a gun at the officers, prompting them to use their weapons in response. The State Department of Public Safety (SSP-SP) confirmed that the man was shot, received first aid at the scene, but later succumbed to his injuries. Both his firearm and those of the responding officers were seized for investigation.

This case highlights the ongoing issues of car theft and armed confrontations in Brazil, especially in areas like the coast of São Paulo, where crime can escalate quickly. The police response also raises questions about the use of force during encounters with armed suspects, prompting further examination by investigative agencies including the Criminalistics Institute and the Forensic Medical Institute, emphasizing the complexities surrounding law enforcement procedures in high-stress situations.

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