Paraná Police Civil clears officer in Castro dog‑shooting case

The Polícia Civil do Paraná concluded its investigation of the July 24 incident in Castro, stating that the off‑duty military police officer acted under a legal "state of necessity" as defined in article 24 of the Brazilian Penal Code. Security‑camera footage showed the officer attempting non‑lethal measures before firing a single shot that killed a stray dog threatening his safety near the city's emergency care unit.

The inquiry was closed without criminal charges and forwarded to the Public Ministry for further review. Police officials emphasized that the decision was based on technical‑legal criteria, not on public pressure, and that the officer will remain on duty pending any prosecutorial action.