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Luzerna: Bedridden man suffers severe burns after home invasion
A 61-year-old bedridden man is in intensive care after a violent home invasion in Luzerna, Santa Catarina. On Sunday night, six men reportedly entered the residence and used fuel to set fire to the victim's bed.
The victim suffered first, second, and third-degree burns covering approximately 82% of his body, from his face to his knees. According to the victim's caregiver, the assailants pushed him out of the room and demanded information regarding the presence of firearms on the property, though the caregiver stated no weapons were seen.
The victim was rescued by firefighters and transported to the Hospital Universitário Santa Terezinha (HUST), where he remains in serious and unstable condition. The Civil Police of Santa Catarina are investigating the incident as attempted qualified homicide. As of the latest reports, no suspects have been apprehended.
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Hospital Universitário Santa Terezinha · Joaçaba · Luzerna · Polícia Civil de Santa Catarina · Polícia Militar · Santa Catarina
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The victim is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Santa Terezinha University Hospital. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The criminals demanded information about alleged firearms. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six men invaded the residence in Luzerna, Santa Catarina. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The attackers used a fuel canister to set the bed on fire. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] No suspects have been arrested or located yet. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Civil Police of Santa Catarina is investigating the case as attempted qualified homicide. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 61-year-old man suffered burns to 82% of his body. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com