Júlio César da Silva Costa was rescued, but did not survive the injuries and died in the emergency room
A Cape of the Military Police of São Pauloidentified as Júlio César da Silva Costa, was shot dead on Friday night (23) while patrolling the Vila Esperança community in Cubatão. The policeman was hit in the head when attending an incident involving a group of suspects. After being rescued, he did not survive the injuries and died in the emergency room. The next day, 24, the Secretary of Public Security, Guilherme Derrite, reported about the capture of Bruno Rafael Bezerra de Lima, named as the author of the shooting. The suspect, who already had a criminal history for another homicide, was trying to leave Brazil toward Paraguay when he was detained on the Castello Branco highway. The driver who accompanied him was also arrested.
Bruno confessed to being responsible for the shots that resulted in the death of the cable. He will remain in custody, not only for the new accusation, but also due to the previous homicide in 2021. The case is being investigated by the Itapetininga General Investigations Police Station (DIG). The Military Police expressed their regret for the loss of Cape Julius, who was 43 years old and leaves a 12 -year -old wife and son. The tragedy emphasizes the risks faced by public safety professionals in their daily activities.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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