App driver killed in robbery in Recife had a job interview scheduled on the day of the crime, says sister: 'Impeccable character'
Victor Dantolli de Fontes Souza, a 36-year-old app driver, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt in Recife while heading home for a job interview.
Victor Dantolli de Fontes Souza, a 36-year-old app driver based in Recife, tragically lost his life during an armed robbery on the morning of October 3. His sister, TΓ‘zia Fontes, revealed that Victor had a job interview scheduled for the very same day he was killed. At the time of the incident, he was in the process of dropping off a passenger when he was confronted by two assailants. As of the latest reports, no suspects had been apprehended in connection with the crime.
Victor was not only a devoted family man, being married with two children, but also a man eager to regain stable employment after being laid off from his job three years prior. His sister shared that Victor had planned to leave early to maximize his chances of earning some income through rides, indicating his dedication and hard-working nature. This tragic event underscores the ongoing issue of violence faced by app drivers in urban Brazil, highlighting the dangers they encounter daily.
The incident took place in the Casa Forte neighborhood of Recife, an area where many app drivers operate. The robbery and murder of Victor reflects broader concerns about public safety and crime in Brazil, particularly for those in precarious employment situations. As the investigation progresses, the family is left mourning the loss of a man described by his sister as having an 'impeccable character,' while the community grapples with the implications of such senseless violence.