Man sentenced to 21 years for homicide in Camaçari, Brazil

A jury in Camaçari, Bahia, has sentenced Jeferson Monteiro dos Santos to 21 years and three months in prison for the qualified homicide of J. S. P. The crime took place in April 2015 in the Mangueiral neighborhood.

According to the Public Ministry of Bahia, the shooting occurred while the victim was watching an amateur soccer match. The prosecution stated the murder was motivated by rivalry over territory and drug trafficking control. Jurors recognized the crime involved base motives and resources that hindered the victim's defense.

Judge Iasmin Leão Barouh noted the extraordinary gravity of the offense, highlighting that the killing occurred in a public space during a popular sporting event attended by many local families.