Feb 22 • 19:18 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Robbery of delivery truck ends with suspect dead and teenager apprehended in Hortolândia

A robbery of a delivery truck in Hortolândia, Brazil, resulted in one suspect being shot dead and a 16-year-old arrested.

In a robbery incident that took place in Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brazil, a 16-year-old teenager was apprehended while one of the suspects was shot and later succumbed to his injuries. The robbery occurred when a delivery truck, which was making stops for an online sales company, was approached by three armed men. The assailants forced the delivery driver to stay behind while they commandeered the vehicle filled with packages.

After the robbery, the police were promptly notified and initiated a search for the stolen vehicle. The truck was ultimately located in the Laranjeiras neighborhood of Hortolândia, where a confrontation with the suspects ensued. During this exchange of gunfire, one of the armed men was shot and subsequently taken to Dr. Mário Covas Municipal Hospital, where he later died from his wounds. Another suspect managed to evade capture, while the apprehended teenager was taken into custody and brought to a local police station.

The authorities managed to recover the stolen delivery truck, preventing further loss for the delivery company involved. The event highlights ongoing issues with crime in the region, drawing attention to the risks faced by delivery personnel in their line of work and the need for enhanced safety measures for individuals in the logistics sector, especially in areas with higher crime rates.

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