O Route Military Police Marcus Augusto Costa Mendes was indicted for homicide with eventual intent For the death of civil police Rafael Barreto, in São Paulo. The case, which took place on July 11, is still under investigation.
According to the inquiry, Marcus was responsible for the four shots that hit Rafaelkilled during a police foray. The analysis of body cameras was thorough, but for a few seconds it is possible to see that the civil police used a badge.
According to the indictment, the military would have assumed the risk of killing the act with disproportionate use of forcewithout following operational protocols. The Route (Ostensive Rounds Tobias de Aguiar) is the elite troop of the São Paulo Military Police.
The delegate responsible for the investigation requested the temporary arrest of the investigated, alleging the need for the measure to complete the investigations. The prosecutor was favorable, but The court rejected the request.
The judge’s decision stressed that, although there is evidence of the crime and evidence of authorship, It was not demonstrated that the arrest was essential for the advancement of investigations.
However, the court authorized search and seizure warrants in the homes of Marcus and another police officer involvedidentified as Robson. The orders were fulfilled on Saturday morning (26) and two weapons, ammunition and cell phones that can help the investigation understand the dynamics of the facts were seized.
O Route police officer was heard Accompanied by his lawyer and chose to remain silent in most of the questions.
Body cameras images show that Marcus had a key in hand. He runs toward a gate, opens, and goes through the alleys. Then he finds the civil police officer and fires. Asked how he had access to this key, the policeman kept the version of the first statement that he would have found the object on the floor.
The case continues to investigate the Civil Police, which also analyzes images of the operation and testimonials of witnesses.
A video obtained by CNN shows the place where civil policeman Rafael Moura was killed. See below:
