The moment a man was shot dead in front of Cascavel City Hall was recorded by security cameras in the region (watch below). He and several people witnessed the murder. According to the City Hall, the victim was a prisoner who performed janitorial work for the City.
In the recording it is possible to see a man running with a tool in his hand, in the background it is possible to see three other men running. One of them is holding a gun and shoots the victim several times in the back. Then the people who were sitting on the benches run away.
The Military Police and Fire Department were at the scene of the crime. The case is under investigation. According to the Paraná Penal Police (PPPR), the prisoner had been wearing an electronic ankle bracelet since November 23, 2023. The victim was part of the Project Working on Freedom with Dignity. PPPR reported that it is cooperating with the investigations.
Cascavel City Hall pronounces itself on the murder of an inmate
In a statement, the city hall regretted what happened and reported that it is providing psychological support to people who witnessed the crime; see the note in full.
“The City of Cascavel regrets the death of a convict who carried out janitorial work for the Municipality recorded this Monday (6), in front of the Palace. The Municipality highlights that the inmates perform tasks in maintenance areas, always with great commitment and without posing any risk to citizens. The case was a one-off situation. The Military Police, Fire Department and Depen are already on site taking the appropriate measures. The Municipality team is also providing psychological support to people who witnessed the crime. The investigation remains under the responsibility of the security forces.”
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