The Civil Police of Alagoas reported on Thursday that they are investigating the murder of 19-year-old José Tiago Chagas Bezerra in the Jacintinho neighborhood of Maceió. The killing, which occurred around 2:40 AM on February 9, may have been a tragic case of mistaken identity related to gang affiliations, as evidence suggests that Bezerra was not involved in drug trafficking or criminal organizations.

Investigators believe that José Tiago was mistakenly identified as a member of a criminal faction due to a video circulating on social media, which featured a gang member praising their organization. This misidentification may have led rival gang members to murder him under the false assumption that he was part of their adversary's group. While the primary focus remains on this theory, police are not ruling out other lines of inquiry in their ongoing investigation.

As the case unfolds, the local community is grappling with the implications of gang violence and the potential for further misunderstandings that lead to wrongful deaths. The investigation includes reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together a clearer picture of the event and to ensure justice is served for José Tiago and his family.