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Violence and police investigations in São Paulo

5 clusters · 79 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: São Paulo police shooting investigation reveals 12 shots hit young man

Authorities in São Paulo continue to manage investigations into multiple violent incidents. Central to recent developments is the shooting of 20-year-old Gustavo Munis de Santana in the Moema neighborhood. During an inte

Violent crime and traffic fatalities in Brazil

12 clusters · 163 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Fatal traffic accidents reported in São Paulo state

Violent crimes and fatal accidents continue to be reported across various regions in Brazil. Criminal violence remains a significant concern, including the execution of a man in Altamira and the arrest of a military poli

São Paulo Military Police shooting investigation

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: São Paulo Police officer released after fatal shooting of woman in mental health crisis

Soldier André Coelho Máximo da Costa was granted provisional liberty following a custody hearing regarding the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Camila Pereira da Silva in Pirituba, São Paulo. The incident occurred on Octobe

Hostage crisis in Votuporanga

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: São Paulo police respond to hostage crisis, fatal shootouts, and home invasion

A 28-year-old man, Higor Tiago de Lima Santana, was arrested in Votuporanga, São Paulo, following a seven-hour hostage crisis. The incident began around 4:30 a.m. when the suspect entered an apartment armed with a knife,

Domestic violence incident in Rio Branco

2 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco woman stabbed by husband during domestic dispute

In Rio Branco, a 32-year-old woman, Ana Carolina Santos de Freitas, was attacked by her husband, Francisco José, during a domestic dispute. The assailant, who arrived at the residence under the influence of alcohol, phys

Violent crime and domestic incidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Catanduva: Body of man found in São Domingos River

On September 27 and 28, multiple violent incidents involving domestic disputes, feminicide, and targeted attacks were reported across several Brazilian states. In Mato Grosso, reports included an alleged assault on a wif

Global dangerous dog attacks and policy

25 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Apucarana boy dies after attack by family dog

The wave of serious incidents involving dogs classified as dangerous continues to expand. In April 2026 a 65‑year‑old man died while separating two dogs in Puerto Madryn, Argentina; an autopsy identified a bull terrier b