The Homicide Division of Baixada Fluminense has finalized its investigation into the murder of councilman Silmar Braga de Souza, identifying the planner and shooter of the crime. The incident, which took place in January 2025 in the Jardim Nova Marília district, revealed that the councilman was lured into an ambush and shot multiple times without a chance to defend himself. The investigators indicated that the act was done in a systematic and organized manner.

The investigations pointed to political rivalry as the motive behind the assassination. The identified planner, Mário Jorge Soares Gentil, has been apprehended, while the shooter, Gutemberg Andrade de Santana, remains at large. The police have requested precautionary detention for both individuals, which has been granted by the courts. Efforts are ongoing to capture the fugitive executor of the murder. The police believe that the motives were deeply rooted in the political landscape of Magé, marked by intense competition and potential disputes over power.

Silmar Braga was killed upon leaving his home, raising alarm about the political violence in the region. This case underscores the risks faced by political figures in Brazil, especially in areas where political tensions can lead to violence. The local authorities' response and their investigation into such incidents will likely influence public safety perceptions and the political climate in Magé and surrounding areas.