The Goiás Court of Justice has decided to archive yet another investigation concerning the case of Lázaro Barbosa, a notorious criminal who was killed during an exchange of gunfire with the Military Police in Águas Lindas de Goiás in June 2021. This decision follows a previous inquiry by the Civil Police that was returned by the Public Ministry due to missing essential information. The archived investigation involved analyses connected to the circumstances of Barbosa's death, specifically regarding firearms and ballistic evaluations.

The judicial documents reveal that after the Civil Police's inquiry was received, there was some activity in the case concerning firearms expertise and micro-ballistical confrontation. However, the Goiás Public Ministry remarked that prior investigations conducted by the Military Police had already covered the situation, leading them to recommend closure. The court also emphasized that there were insufficient grounds to continue the probe, although it remains open for reconsideration should new evidence arise in the future.

This case has drawn significant public attention due to the violent nature of Barbosa's crime spree and subsequent death. As investigations have stalled, discussions around accountability, the handling of police operations, and the implications for future cases of police-related violence in Brazil continue to surface, highlighting ongoing concerns about justice and law enforcement practices in the country.