A 30-year-old woman in São Vicente, São Paulo, reported being kicked in the face by a Military Police officer while experiencing a psychotic episode due to a lack of medication. The incident occurred in an apartment building on Amador Bueno da Ribeira street, which prompted the Police to respond as the woman was allegedly screaming nonsensical phrases. Witnesses expressed shock at the police's actions upon arrival.

According to the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP-SP), the Police Military has launched an investigation into the incident. The woman stated in an interview that she stepped out of her apartment to address noise complaints, and she emphasized that she had never encountered such an experience in her almost year-long residence at the building. This incident raises questions about police conduct in mental health crises and the protocols that should guide officers when dealing with individuals in distress.

Local reactions to the incident underline the community’s concern regarding police use of force, particularly against vulnerable individuals. As the investigation progresses, it is expected to bring attention to the broader issues of mental health support and law enforcement training in São Paulo, encouraging discussions about proper responses to similar situations in the future.