Feb 26 • 14:02 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Elderly Man Shot Dead by Man Accusing Him of Harassing His Daughter in Interior of SP

A 67-year-old man was shot dead by a 38-year-old suspect who accused him of sexually harassing his daughter in rural Cosmópolis, Brazil.

A tragic incident unfolded in the rural area of Cosmópolis, São Paulo, where a 67-year-old man was shot and killed by a 38-year-old man who accused him of sexually harassing his daughter. The police reported that the shooting occurred in front of the victim's home during the early hours of Thursday morning. The suspect was apprehended at the scene, where authorities confiscated the weapon used, along with ammunition and a pick-up truck.

According to the suspect's account to the police, the altercation stemmed from an alleged incident that took place in a bar where both men were present. The suspect claimed that his daughter was subjected to sexual harassment by the elderly man, which led to his violent reaction. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including to the neck, shoulder, buttocks, and thigh, and despite medical assistance arriving on the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The case has raised concerns about the escalation of violence over accusations of sexual misconduct, as the suspect confessed to the crime upon police arrival. Following the shooting, he fled to the nearby city of Paulínia, where he surrendered the weapon and vehicle to its owner. This incident highlights the urgent need for addressing issues related to sexual harassment and the serious consequences of taking the law into one's own hands in such situations.

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