Ceará’s Secretariat of Public Security and Social Defense reported this Friday (20) that the Civil Police opened a police investigation and that investigations into the death are ongoing; father suspects that faction confused sign made in photo
A tragic incident occurred in Jijoca de Ceará, where the body of teenager Henrique Marques de Jesus, just 16 years old, was found on December 17th. The young man had been missing since the previous night, when he was traveling with his father, Danilo Martins. The Secretariat of Public Security and Social Defense of Ceará reported this Friday (20), that the of the State opened a police investigation and continues to investigate the circumstances of the young man’s death. In addition, teams from the Military Police of Ceará and the Forensic Expertise of the State of Ceará were also called to assist in the incident.
“The case is in charge of the Municipal Police Station of Jijoca de Jericoacoara, which carries out investigations with the support of the Judicial Police Department of the Interior Norte (DPJ- Norte), in addition to teams from the Regional Police Station of Acaraú and the Department of Homicide and Personal Protection ( DHPP) to identify the author of the crime”, declared the secretariat
Security camera images
Security cameras in the region recorded the moment when Henrique was approached by a group of men, who brutally attacked him. To date, the reasons behind this violence have not been clarified. Henrique’s father, Danilo, released the images on social media, denouncing the murder and kidnapping of his son.
To date, the motivations for the group’s attacks on the victim have not yet been clarified. “The SSPDS emphasizes that all the efforts of the Civil and Military Police are being used to clarify the fact. Images from security cameras help police work in the region”, pointed out the secretariat.
Complaints and investigation
The Ceará Public Security and Social Defense Secretariat is mobilizing the population to collaborate with information that can assist in investigations. The population can make reports through Hotline 181 or by telephone (85) 3101-0181, with the guarantee of confidentiality and anonymity. Reports can be made via message, audio, video and photography or via “e-denúncia”, the 181 service website.
The authorities are committed to clarifying the case and finding those responsible for Henrique’s death. The local community is also in a state of shock, reflecting on the violence that hit a young man who was traveling through the tourist destination.
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Posted by Victor Oliveira
