started · updated
São Paulo Police officer released after fatal shooting of woman in mental health crisis
A Military Police officer, André Coelho Máximo da Costa, has been granted provisional liberty following a custody hearing after fatally shooting Camila Pereira da Silva, 32, in Pirituba, São Paulo. The incident occurred when the victim, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and carrying a knife, approached officers.
While defense attorneys argue the officer acted legitimately and followed all operational protocols, including the use of a body camera, a homicide delegate has characterized the use of force as “manifestly disproportionate.” Investigators noted that the victim did not make an imminent offensive movement at the time of the shot.
This event marks the third death involving Military Police and individuals in mental health crises in São Paulo within a 15-day period. The incident has prompted the Secretary of Public Security to review engagement protocols and consider increasing the acquisition of non-lethal weapons, such as Tasers, to better manage such encounters.
Entities
André Coelho Maximo da Costa · Camila Pereira da Silva · Department of Homicide and Protection of Persons · Homicide and Person Protection Department · João Pedro Murgolo · Military Police of São Paulo · Pirituba · Polícia Militar de São Paulo · Public Security Secretariat of São Paulo · Secretaria da Segurança Pública de São Paulo · Secretaria de Segurança Pública de São Paulo · São Paulo
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] This incident is the third death of a person in a mental health crisis involving Military Police in São Paulo within 15 days. portaltailandia.com · www.estadao.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The SSP opened an inquiry into the incident to be monitored by the Military Police Corregedoria. www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Defense attorneys claim the officer followed all operational procedures and used his body camera from the start. www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · tribunadonorte.com.br
- [● 12 SOURCES] Soldier André Coelho Máximo da Costa was released on provisional liberty following a custody hearing. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · tribunadonorte.com.br · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The judge granted provisional liberty to the officer because he is technically a first-time offender with local ties and a lawful job. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The officer's release is subject to restrictions, including suspension of operational duties and firearm use. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 16 SOURCES] Camila Pereira da Silva, 32, died after being shot by a Military Police officer in Pirituba. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The homicide delegate stated the use of force was disproportionate and that the victim's movement did not constitute an imminent threat. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · caraotadigital.net · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · ciudadano.news · +5 more