Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Suspect in the stabbing death of a teenager in SP took advantage of the confusion from the arrival of the police to escape, says report

A suspect who fatally stabbed a 15-year-old boy in São Paulo managed to flee the scene by taking advantage of the chaos caused by police arrival.

In a tragic incident that occurred in Itaim Paulista, East Zone of São Paulo, a 15-year-old boy named Davi da Silva Roberto was fatally stabbed during a scuffle after a football game. The altercation took place on Tuesday, September 24, when several young boys were arguing following a match outside their school. Witnesses report that the argument escalated into a physical confrontation, attracting the attention of the police.

As police arrived to disperse the crowd, the suspect, identified by relatives as the grandfather of one of the boys involved in the dispute, utilized the confusion to make his escape. Despite the immediate medical attention the victim received at Hospital Santa Marcelina in Itaquera, he succumbed to his injuries a few days later on September 27. Family members expressed their grief and frustration, indicating that the police intervention may have inadvertently contributed to the suspect’s ability to flee the scene.

This incident raises significant concerns regarding public safety and the dynamics of police intervention in violent confrontations. The implications of the case highlight the need for better coordination between law enforcement and crowd control in situations involving young individuals, especially within school environments. As investigations continue, the case will likely spark discussions on youth violence and the measures that can be implemented to prevent such tragic outcomes in the future.

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