A man was arrested in São Paulo for pushing his ex-partner off a viaduct, resulting in her falling five meters onto the pavement and being hospitalized in serious condition.
On Friday the 13th, a man was arrested in São Paulo after pushing his ex-girlfriend off the Jaceguai Viaduct, located in the Liberdade neighborhood. The woman fell approximately five meters onto the pavement of Avenida 23 de Maio and was in critical condition when rescued by the Fire Department. Immediately taken to Santa Casa de Misericórdia, she is currently unconscious but stable according to the Military Police.
The individual fled the scene after committing the act, but was apprehended by the authorities on Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, which is close to the crime scene. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence in Brazil, as it highlights the ongoing struggle many women face. The identities of both the victim and the suspect have not been made public as investigations continue.
The G1 news outlet has reached out to the Public Security Secretariat for further information regarding the case, indicating the media's role in seeking transparency in such incidents. As the investigation unfolds, this case may lead to discussions about the adequacy of protections for victims of domestic abuse and the legal repercussions for the perpetrator once formal charges are filed.
