A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Divinópolis for the suspected murder of a 43-year-old transgender woman. The incident took place in the woman's apartment, where both the suspect and the victim were living along with their grandmother. According to the Military Police, issues between the suspect and the victim had escalated in the weeks leading up to the fatal shooting. The victim had moved to Divinópolis just a month ago to care for her grandmother after relocating from the Federal District.

The crime occurred on the morning of February 2, when the woman was shot in her apartment. Police reported that when they conducted a search for the suspect, they not only apprehended him but also uncovered the firearm believed to be used in the crime, buried in a nearby wooded area. The suspect's familial relationship with the victim complicates the case, highlighting underlying tensions that had reportedly been building prior to the tragic event. The grandmother was present in the apartment at the time of the shooting but did not witness the act itself, remaining in a different room.

Witnesses have indicated that arguments had become commonplace between the suspect and the victim, suggesting that the conflict was known to others. The authorities have yet to release further details on the ongoing investigation, but the case stands as a grim reminder of violence against marginalized groups, particularly within familial contexts. The Police Civil are continuing their inquiries to gather more evidence as they work to complete their investigation into this tragic incident.