Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Elderly man dies after being beaten in a robbery in Paraná; victim had R$ 4 in his wallet

An 83-year-old man in Toledo, Paraná, died after being beaten during a robbery where he had only R$ 4 in his wallet.

An elderly man named Ary Alipio Klein, aged 83, tragically lost his life in Toledo, Paraná, following a brutal beating during a robbery. Local police reported that the victim only had R$ 4 in his wallet, highlighting the senseless violence perpetrated against him. The incident underscores the alarming trend of increasing violence in crimes against vulnerable populations such as the elderly.

The assault took place on a Monday afternoon when municipal guard teams were called to respond to reports of aggression between two men. Upon arrival, they found Klein on the ground with multiple injuries. Witnesses indicated that the assailant, a 30-year-old man, fled the scene after physically attacking the elderly man with punches, kicks, and blows from a wooden object. This horrifying attack left the community in shock, raising concerns over safety and crime in the area.

Authorities quickly apprehended the suspect, who was found in possession of items belonging to the victim, including small change and a R$ 2 bill. He has been charged with latrocínio, a term in Brazilian law that refers to robbery followed by murder. This tragic event not only brings attention to the immediate need for increased safety measures but also raises broader questions about crime prevention and community support for the elderly in Brazil.

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