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19-year-old woman shot dead in Taboão da Serra; ex-partner sought
Ana Clara Soares de Oliveira, 19, was shot dead early Monday in Taboão da Serra, near São Paulo, Brazil.
Her former partner, 22-year-old Mateus Isaac Cardoso Silva, is the main suspect, and police are searching for him.
Police are investigating the killing as femicide, a term used in Brazil for the killing of a woman in a context of gender-based violence.
Family members told police that Ana Clara had faced abuse and threats during the relationship.
They said she had moved to another neighborhood for safety.
Police say the suspect fled on a motorcycle and are also looking for the gun used in the shooting.
Ana Clara is due to be buried in Taboão da Serra on Tuesday, while investigators examine evidence including her phone and nearby security-camera footage.
Ana Clara Soares de Oliveira, 19, was shot dead in Taboão da Serra, and police are investigating her death as a femicide.
Her former partner, Mateus Isaac Cardoso Silva, 22, is the main suspect and is being sought by police.
The shooting happened at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12, at a house in the Jardim Três Marias neighborhood.
Family members told police that Ana Clara had faced violence and threats during the relationship.
Her funeral was scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at Cemitério da Saudade in Taboão da Serra.
- Who
- Ana Clara Soares de Oliveira, 19, was killed. Her ex-partner, Mateus Isaac Cardoso Silva, 22, is the main suspect.
- What
- Ana Clara was shot dead. Police are investigating the case as a femicide.
- When
- About 12:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12.
- Where
- A house on Rua Itu in the Jardim Três Marias neighborhood of Taboão da Serra, São Paulo state.
- Why
- Not stated. Family members reported a history of violence and threats, including threats linked to the end of the relationship.
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Family members said Mateus had claimed he bought a gun and intended to kill Ana Clara because he did not accept the end of the relationship.
Ana Clara was shot at a house in Taboão da Serra.
Military police were called, and firefighters confirmed Ana Clara had died.
Ana Clara’s funeral was scheduled at Cemitério da Saudade in Taboão da Serra.
- Victim
- Ana Clara Soares de Oliveira, 19
- Main suspect
- Mateus Isaac Cardoso Silva, 22
- Time of shooting
- About 12:30 a.m. on October 12
- Location
- Rua Itu, Jardim Três Marias, Taboão da Serra
- Investigation
- Police are treating the death as a femicide
What people are saying
by accident
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