Feb 22 • 21:46 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Police investigate death of man found lying on street in Macatuba

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 47-year-old man found severely injured on a street in Macatuba, São Paulo.

The Civil Police in São Paulo are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man found lying on a street in Macatuba. The incident occurred on Saturday night, where emergency services responded and transported the victim to the Hospital de Base de Bauru, where he was diagnosed with severe intracranial trauma and other bodily contusions. Despite medical intervention, the man succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Authorities have classified the case as suspicious, and a death investigation has been initiated. The police have ordered necropsy examinations from the Medical Legal Institute (IML) to determine the precise nature of the injuries and their cause. This inquiry is crucial to ascertain whether foul play was involved in the man's injuries and subsequent death, highlighting the ongoing concerns about public safety in the region.

Local news outlets are covering this developing story, as the police continue to seek information. This case adds to the troubling trend of violence in various municipalities across Brazil, propelling discussions about law enforcement effectiveness and community safety initiatives. The police urge anyone with relevant information to come forward as they try to piece together the events leading to this incident.

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