World · Latin America · 4 hrs ago
Man killed during Lula victory event in Pernambuco
A 20-year-old man was killed during a Lula victory event on Saturday in Lagoa de Itaenga, in Brazil's Pernambuco state.
The victim was identified as João José de Santana, and authorities said he was wounded with a bladed weapon in a public street.
The reason for the killing is not known.
A local Workers' Party leader said he believed the crime was not politically motivated, while police have not confirmed a motive.
The event celebrated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's re-election.
Police have opened an investigation, but no arrest has been confirmed so far.
A 20-year-old man was killed during an event celebrating Lula’s re-election in Lagoa de Itaenga, Pernambuco.
The victim was identified as João José de Santana.
Authorities said he was killed by sharp-force injuries in a public street.
The motive has not been reported, and an inquiry was opened.
The local PT president said the killing was not politically motivated, while police had not confirmed any arrests.
- Who
- João José de Santana, 20, was killed.
- What
- He was killed by sharp-force injuries during an event celebrating Lula’s re-election.
- When
- Saturday (31).
- Where
- Lagoa de Itaenga, in the Mata Norte region of Pernambuco, Brazil.
- Why
- The motive was not stated.
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João José de Santana was killed during a Lula victory event in Lagoa de Itaenga.
Military police from the 2nd Battalion cordoned off the area, and the Criminalistics Institute carried out standard procedures.
An inquiry was opened to investigate the case.
- Victim
- João José de Santana, 20
- Location
- Lagoa de Itaenga, Mata Norte, Pernambuco
- Incident
- Homicide by sharp-force injuries in a public street
- Investigation
- An inquiry was opened
- Arrests
- Pernambuco Civil Police had not confirmed any arrests
What people are saying
A police officer said he had found out it had no connection to the event being held.
There was no argument at all at the time. The guy arrived and injured him.