# São Paulo Military Police shooting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-military-police-shooting-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-16T14:16:49.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

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 October 15 when the victim, reportedly experiencing a psychological crisis, approached officers while holding a knife.

While defense attorneys argued the officer acted in self-defense and followed operational protocols, including the use of a body camera, homicide delegate João Pedro Murgolo stated the use of force was “manifestly disproportionate,” noting the victim did not pose an imminent threat at the moment of the shot and that the officer transitioned directly to lethal force without attempting other containment methods. Security footage shows the woman advancing toward the officers, who retreated before the fatal shot was fired.

Costa’s release is subject to restrictions, including the suspension of operational duties and a prohibition on firearm use. The Public Security Secretariat (SSP) has opened an inquiry to be monitored by the Military Police Corregedoria, alongside the ongoing investigation by the Department of Homicide and Protection of the Person (DHPP). 

In response to this incident and two other deaths involving Military Police and individuals in mental health crises in São Paulo within a 15-day period, the SSP and police leadership are scheduled to meet. The meeting aims to review approach protocols and discuss the acquisition of non-lethal weapons, such as Tasers.

## Claims

- Camila Pereira da Silva, 32, died after being shot by a Military Police officer in Pirituba. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- The homicide delegate stated the use of force was disproportionate and that the victim's movement did not constitute an imminent threat. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Soldier André Coelho Máximo da Costa was released on provisional liberty following a custody hearing. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Defense attorneys claim the officer followed all operational procedures and used his body camera from the start. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The SSP opened an inquiry into the incident to be monitored by the Military Police Corregedoria. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- This incident is the third death of a person in a mental health crisis involving Military Police in São Paulo within 15 days. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The officer's release is subject to restrictions, including suspension of operational duties and firearm use. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: São Paulo Police officer released after fatal shooting of woman in mental health crisis

A São Paulo Military Police officer was released on provisional liberty after fatally shooting a woman in a suspected mental health crisis, sparking debates over police use of force and protocol.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-police-shoot-woman-during-mental-health-crisis

### 2026-10-11: São Paulo Lieutenant Colonel denies killing former partner

A São Paulo Military Police Lieutenant Colonel has denied killing his former partner, Gisele Alves Santana, claiming suicide despite forensic evidence suggesting otherwise.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-lieutenant-colonel-denies-killing-former-partner

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