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Man, 52, killed in stabbing in Taboão da Serra; suspect arrested
A 52-year-old man was killed in a stabbing in Jardim Saporito, Taboão da Serra, near São Paulo, on Saturday night.
Police arrested a 58-year-old suspect after finding him nearby, driving the same vehicle used in the attack.
The suspect was identified by a witness and was accused of qualified homicide, with authorities saying the attack made it harder for the victim to defend himself.
Police said the suspect showed signs of intoxication, and a breath test recorded 0.73 milligrams of alcohol per litre of breath.
The victim was taken to a local emergency department but died from his injuries; the knife was not found.
Police seized the car for forensic examination, and the case was registered at the Taboão da Serra police station; no further steps were specified.
A 52-year-old man died after being stabbed in Jardim Saporito, Taboão da Serra, in Greater São Paulo.
A 58-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of qualified homicide and driving while intoxicated.
The victim was taken to Pronto-Socorro Antena but died from his injuries.
Police found the suspect nearby, driving the vehicle used in the attack, and a witness identified him.
A breath test showed 0.73 milligrams of alcohol per litre of alveolar air.
- Who
- A 52-year-old man was killed; a 58-year-old man was arrested as the suspect.
- What
- The victim was stabbed and later died. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of qualified homicide and driving while intoxicated.
- When
- Saturday night (31).
- Where
- Jardim Saporito, Taboão da Serra, in Greater São Paulo.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The 52-year-old man was stabbed in Jardim Saporito and later died at Pronto-Socorro Antena.
Police located the suspect nearby while he was driving the vehicle used in the attack; a witness identified him.
- Victim
- 52 years old
- Suspect
- 58 years old
- Location
- Jardim Saporito, Taboão da Serra
- Breath test
- 0.73 milligrams of alcohol per litre of alveolar air
- Police station
- 1st Police District of Taboão da Serra