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2 clusters · 10 sources · 9 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 25 days ago

Police confrontation in Feira de Santana

Overview

In Feira de Santana, Bahia, a driver was arrested following a high-speed pursuit and an attempt to strike police officers with a vehicle. The incident was triggered by reports of a white Volkswagen Gol driving recklessly and colliding with a parked car.

During the confrontation, the driver attempted to run over officers while reversing at high speed. An officer fired at the vehicle’s tire to stop the pursuit, resulting in shrapnel hitting a bystander, Alana Vitória Silva de Jesus, who was hospitalized in stable condition. The driver, who exhibited signs of intoxication and aggression, refused a breathalyzer test and was detained for resisting arrest.

Entities

Feira de Santana · Itapetinga · Civil Police of Bahia · Polícia Militar · Specialized Department of Criminal Investigations

Timeline

25 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Feira de Santana driver arrested after attempting to run over police
A driver was arrested in Feira de Santana, Bahia, after attempting to run over police officers during a high-speed pursuit, resulting in a bystander being injured by shrapnel.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Feira de Santana police seize R$ 350,000 vehicle in fraud probe
Bahia police seized a R$ 350,000 Toyota Hilux in Feira de Santana during an investigation into vehicle sales fraud involving victims in the Itabuna and Itapetinga regions.

Sources

accessnews.com · acordacidade.com.br · atarde.com.br · bahianoticias.com.br · diariosulmaranhense.com.br · infonet.com.br · jacobinanoticia.com.br · m.gp1.com.br · noticiaexata.com.br · ubatanoticias.com.br