# Violent crime and domestic incidents in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-and-domestic-incidents-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-27T13:42:00.000Z. Sources: 96. Developments: 2.

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 wife and daughter in Barra do Bugres, where a man was arrested for suspected assault and the strangulation of a 16-year-old daughter. Other incidents included a man threatening his mother in Confresa, a fatal stabbing of a husband in Colíder, and an execution on a porch in Rio Verde de Mato Grosso. In Nova Mutum, an ambush resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man and the injury of his wife. In São Paulo, penal officer Felipe Arthur Bugni was arrested in Cajamar for the suspected shooting death of his wife, Aline Alves Bugni. Although the suspect reportedly claimed suicide, the São Paulo State Public Security Secretariat (SSP-SP) is investigating the case as a potential feminicide. Family members previously reported that Aline had expressed fear of her husband due to his “aggressive and possessive behavior” and that he had isolated her from friends and family. This incident follows a reported 10% increase in feminicide cases in São Paulo during the first half of the year compared to 2025. In Paraná, a man remains a fugitive following the alleged fatal stabbing of his wife, Taís Lopatiuk, in Francisco Beltrão. Additional violence was reported in other regions, including the execution of Alison Teixeira de Medeiros in Maranhão, a stabbing in a Pará nightclub, and a kidnapping in Pernambuco involving the family of a former mayor. Newer reports highlight a murder of a woman in a Mato Grosso hotel, which prompted a bomb squad sweep of her vehicle following threats from an ex-husband. In João Pessoa, a man was captured on camera assaulting a woman in a residential building.

## Claims

- A 39-year-old man was shot in the head and arm during an attempted robbery in Brooklin, São Paulo. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspects demanded the victim's wedding ring before firing two shots. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The incident was registered as attempted robbery followed by intent to kill (latrocínio tentado) at the 27th Police District. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Itaim Bibi region has seen a rise in criminal activity in recent months. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Robbery and theft occurrences in the 15th Police District rose 28% in July 2026 compared to July 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Catanduva: Body of man found in São Domingos River

The body of a 46-year-old man was found in the São Domingos River in Catanduva, São Paulo, during routine maintenance work, prompting a police investigation.

94 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prison-officer-arrested-for-suspected-femicide-in-cajamar

### 2026-09-26: Military police officer arrested for killing father-in-law in Guarulhos

A military police officer in Guarulhos, Brazil, was arrested after fatally shooting his father-in-law during a dispute over a parked motorcycle.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/military-police-officer-arrested-for-killing-father-in-law-in-guarulhos

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Cite as: Violent crime and domestic incidents in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-and-domestic-incidents-in-brazil
