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Suspect in attack on São Paulo police lieutenant dies after police shooting
Rota officers shot a suspect in eastern São Paulo on Friday after receiving a tip about his location, police said.
The man was taken for medical care but died; police say officers were fired on when they arrived.
Investigators suspect he helped the gunman escape after an attack on lieutenant Ronickson Pimentel, though authorities have not presented this as a proven role.
Pimentel was shot while off duty on June 27 as he rode his motorcycle in São Caetano do Sul, near São Paulo.
Investigators say the attack was planned and involved people with different roles; Pimentel was seriously wounded and his family no longer shares updates on his condition.
The search has led to arrests and deaths in police operations, though reports give different totals for the deaths.
Police investigations continue, and an internal military police inquiry is to examine the circumstances of Friday’s shooting.
A suspect linked to the June attack on São Paulo police lieutenant Ronickson Pimentel died after being shot by Rota officers on October 30.
Police said officers went to a property in eastern São Paulo after receiving information about a man wanted by the courts and were met with gunfire.
The suspect was taken for medical care and his death was confirmed at a hospital.
Authorities said he was suspected of helping the alleged gunman escape; reports differ on the total number of people killed in police actions during the searches.
The June attack left Pimentel gravely injured, and his family no longer authorizes updates on his health.
- Who
- Jeovane Junior da Silva, known as Juninho, according to Folha de S.Paulo. CNN Brasil did not name the suspect.
- What
- He was shot by Rota officers and later died. Police said officers were fired upon and returned fire.
- When
- The morning of October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Eastern São Paulo. Folha de S.Paulo identified the location as Vila Jacuí.
- Why
- Police said they went to the location after a tip about a man wanted by the courts. Authorities suspected Silva of helping the alleged gunman escape after the attack on Pimentel.
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Two men on a motorcycle shot Pimentel in São Caetano do Sul while he was riding his motorcycle.
São Paulo state announced a R$50,000 reward for information leading to the location and arrest of Hércules da Costa Siqueira, according to Folha de S.Paulo.
A preventive arrest warrant for Jeovane Junior da Silva had been issued, according to Folha de S.Paulo.
Rota officers shot a suspect in eastern São Paulo; he was taken for medical care and died.
- Victim
- Ronickson Pimentel, a Rota lieutenant
- Attack date
- June 27, 2026
- Suspect named by Folha de S.Paulo
- Jeovane Junior da Silva, known as Juninho
- Location
- Vila Jacuí, eastern São Paulo, according to Folha de S.Paulo
- Reward
- R$50,000 for information leading to Hércules da Costa Siqueira’s location and arrest
- Deaths during searches
- CNN Brasil reported seven; Folha de S.Paulo reported eight