In a shocking incident on Friday, a lawyer in Florianópolis was arrested after attempting to murder a retired military police officer at their shared condominium. The attack occurred in the condominium's entrance hall, where the assailant ambushed the victim, wielding two machetes. Fortunately, the victim managed to evade serious injury by reacting quickly to the threat and disarming the aggressor, despite having previously reported threats from him.

The lawyer, who had a checkered legal history, has previously been sentenced in 2014 to over 16 years in prison for murdering the professional who defended him in a criminal case. This attempt at homicide occurred in the context of an ongoing dispute, as the military police officer had filed multiple complaints against the lawyer, indicating a history of threats. Following the attack, the lawyer faced a custody hearing on Saturday, where the judge converted the incident into a preventive detention rather than allowing bail, indicating the serious nature of the charges.

This incident has raised questions regarding the safety of residents in the condominium and the broader implications of individuals with violent histories being able to share living spaces with others. It serves as a grim reminder of the potential for violence that can arise from personal disputes, especially when involving individuals with previous criminal backgrounds, raising further concern about judicial measures that can prevent such incidents from recurring.