Feb 26 • 10:33 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Suspect in shooting a pregnant woman who retaliated against an unsolicited touch is on the run, police say

A man is on the run after allegedly shooting a pregnant woman who defended herself from an unsolicited physical touch in Itumbiara, Brazil.

The suspect, Jamil Eduardo Marques Rezende, 31, is reportedly fleeing law enforcement after allegedly shooting a pregnant woman during an altercation in Itumbiara, Goiás, Brazil. This incident occurred when the victim, who was approximately five months pregnant, rebuffed a physical touch from Rezende, after which the situation escalated. He has a history of criminal offenses, including attempted homicide, drug trafficking, illegal possession of a firearm, and domestic violence. The confrontation on February 7 culminated in two gunshots fired at the victim's chest, resulting in her losing the baby she was carrying. Surveillance cameras captured the sequence of events leading to the shooting, showing the young woman, dressed in yellow and riding a bicycle, tossing a drink at Rezende after he confronted her verbally. This escalation into gun violence has raised serious concerns about public safety and the handling of domestic violence cases in the area. The police are actively seeking to apprehend Rezende, but as of now, there is no information on his whereabouts. The case has caught local media attention, prompting discussions on the importance of consent and the serious implications of violence against women, particularly in the context of domestic disputes and unwanted advances. The inability of the media to reach Rezende's defense team highlights ongoing challenges in legal representation in such violent cases.

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