# Deaths of Brazilian police officers investigated

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-brazilian-police-officers-investigated
> Updated: 2026-10-13T15:12:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Brazil are investigating separate incidents involving the deaths of military police officers.

In Goiás, the Civil Police are investigating the death of Zalzir Alberto de Matos, a second sergeant of the Military Police of the Federal District, as an accident. His body was found near a vehicle that had caught fire in Parque Estrela Dalva. Forensic examinations have been requested to clarify the circumstances of the fire.

In São José de Mipibu, 3rd Sergeant Wellanci Viana de Freitas and his wife were found dead in their home. Both victims sustained gunshot wounds, and a 9mm pistol was recovered at the scene. While preliminary investigations suggest a possible murder-suicide, the Homicide and Person Protection Division has not officially confirmed the motive.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Police sergeant and wife found dead in São José de Mipibu

A Military Police sergeant and his wife were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home in São José de Mipibu, Brazil. Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-sergeant-and-wife-found-dead-in-so-jos-de-mipibu

### 2026-09-29: Police officer death in Goiás investigated as accident

The death of PMDF Sergeant Zalzir Alberto de Matos is being investigated as an accidental death by fire in Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Goiás.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-officer-death-in-gois-investigated-as-accident

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