# Homicide investigation and arrest in Bahia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/homicide-investigation-and-arrest-in-bahia
> Updated: 2026-10-14T23:49:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, the Bahia Civil Police arrested a 21-year-old man in Serra do Ramalho for his suspected involvement in a 2024 homicide in Casa Nova. The victim, 16-year-old Marcos Aurélio Souza Ferreira, was killed by gunfire during an attack involving four men on two motorcycles.

Following the arrest, the suspect and another man reportedly admitted to participating in the killing. They identified a third individual, who was already in custody in Juazeiro, as the person who ordered the execution. Authorities seized a mobile phone and 9mm ammunition during the operation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Police arrest homicide suspect in Serra do Ramalho

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Serra do Ramalho, Bahia, for his suspected role in the 2024 homicide of a 16-year-old in Casa Nova.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-homicide-suspect-in-serra-do-ramalho

### 2026-09-23: Suspect arrested in Bahia for fatal shooting of teenager

A suspect was arrested in Bahia after being found hiding in a wardrobe; he reportedly confessed to the fatal shooting of a teenager following alleged threats.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suspect-arrested-in-bahia-for-fatal-shooting-of-teenager

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