- A 36-year-old man was detained by the Military Police in the early hours of Wednesday, December 24, suspected of stabbing his 42-year-old brother during a fishing trip in Rio Branco, Boa Vista.
- The suspect claimed the altercation began when both brothers fought and engaged in physical combat while fishing.
- He alleged that his brother was holding a knife, prompting him to use a machete to strike the victim in self-defense.
- Following the fight, the suspect fled to seek medical help for a cut on his left hand at the Hospital Geral de Roraima.
Quick Summary
A 36-year-old man was arrested by the Military Police on Wednesday, December 24, following a violent altercation with his brother during a fishing expedition in Boa Vista. The incident occurred near the Rio Branco, where the suspect allegedly stabbed his 42-year-old brother multiple times.
The suspect was located in the São Bento neighborhood with a cut on his left hand. He was treated by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) before being taken into custody. According to the suspect, the conflict arose while the brothers were fishing, leading to a physical struggle. He claimed that his brother possessed a knife, leading him to defend himself with a machete.
Despite the suspect leading police to the riverbank location, searches of the dense vegetation were unsuccessful in finding the victim. The suspect stated that the victim suffered injuries to the head, chest, neck, and limbs. The case is currently being investigated as an attempted homicide.
The Altercation and Arrest
The Military Police apprehended the suspect in the early hours of Wednesday in the São Bento neighborhood, located in the west zone of Boa Vista. Upon discovery, officers noted that the man had a cut on his left hand. The suspect received medical attention from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) before being transported to the police station.
During the medical intervention, the suspect provided details regarding the events that led to the injury. He stated that he and his brother were fishing when an argument escalated into a physical fight. He alleged that his brother was armed with a knife, which necessitated his use of a machete to strike the victim in self-defense.
Following the violent encounter, the suspect claimed he fled the scene to seek help. However, he expressed a grim outlook to the authorities regarding his brother's condition, stating that the familiar figure "certainly already would be dead."
certamente já estaria morto— Suspect
Search for the Victim
After receiving treatment at the General Hospital of Roraima (HGR), the suspect guided the police to the specific location of the fight along the margins of the river. The area where the incident took place is described as a region of dense forest and difficult access, complicating the efforts of the search party.
Despite the efforts of the agents to scour the location, the victim has not been located. The suspect provided a detailed account of the violence, alleging that the brother was struck in multiple parts of the body. The specific areas mentioned by the suspect include:
- The head
- The chest (tórax)
- The neck
- The arms and legs
The failure to locate the victim adds a layer of urgency to the investigation, though the suspect remains in custody.
Legal Proceedings
The suspect was formally forwarded to the police station to face legal consequences for his actions. The incident has been officially logged by the authorities as a case of attempted simple homicide. While the suspect claims self-defense, the severity of the alleged injuries suggests a violent confrontation.
The Civil Police are involved in the investigation, though specific updates on the progress of the inquiry have not been publicly released at the time of the report. The investigation continues as authorities attempt to locate the missing 42-year-old man and piece together the exact timeline of the events that occurred on the banks of the Rio Branco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the 42-year-old victim?
According to the suspect, the victim was struck in the head, chest, neck, arms, and legs with a machete. However, despite police searches near the Rio Branco, the victim has not been located.
Where did the incident take place?
The altercation occurred during a fishing trip on the banks of the Rio Branco in Boa Vista, Roraima. The suspect was later arrested in the São Bento neighborhood.
What is the legal status of the case?
The case has been registered at the police station as attempted simple homicide.
