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Man found shot and wrapped in a sheet in south São Paulo
Police found a man wrapped in a sheet on Thursday night in Jardim Reimberg, in south São Paulo.
The man had gunshot wounds, but his identity and cause of death are unknown.
The homicide division is investigating and has requested forensic examinations.
Similar cases have been reported in São Paulo since early September, including people found in plastic bags.
Police say they have found no evidence that the cases are connected or point to one specific offender.
Investigators are examining security-camera footage to identify who was responsible and clarify what happened.
In cases where victims have been identified, police are considering possible motives including revenge or a so-called “crime tribunal” run by an organized faction.
An unidentified man was found shot and wrapped in a sheet in Jardim Reimberg, in south São Paulo.
The body was found on Rua Rogério Fernandes on Thursday night, October 15.
The cause of death has not been determined.
São Paulo’s homicide division is investigating and has requested forensic examinations.
Authorities said investigations into similar cases have not indicated a link between them or a specific perpetrator.
- Who
- An unidentified man was found dead.
- What
- His body was wrapped in a sheet and had gunshot wounds.
- When
- Thursday night, October 15.
- Where
- Rua Rogério Fernandes, Jardim Reimberg, in south São Paulo.
- Why
- Not stated. The cause of death has not been determined.
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The body was found on Rua Rogério Fernandes in Jardim Reimberg.
The homicide division opened an investigation and requested forensic examinations.
- Victim
- Unidentified man
- Location
- Rua Rogério Fernandes, Jardim Reimberg, south São Paulo
- Date found
- Thursday night, October 15
- Condition
- Wrapped in a sheet and had gunshot wounds
- Investigating agency
- São Paulo homicide division (DHPP)