Shooters on electric bike kill 14-year-old teenager in Linhares
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- A 14-year-old teenager was shot dead by two suspects on an electric bicycle in the Aviso neighborhood, in Linhares.
- The victim was hit by seven submachine gun shots and the case is being investigated by the DHPP.
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Why It Matters
The crime occurred in the Aviso neighborhood, in Linhares, on Saturday night. The victim was hit by seven submachine gun shots.
A 14-year-old teenager was shot dead by two suspects on an electric bicycle in Linhares, in the North of Espírito Santo, on Saturday night (7). According to information from the Military Police, the victim was helped by members of the public, but arrived at the hospital already dead.
At the scene of the crime, in the Aviso neighborhood, witnesses reported that the shooters arrived at the corner of a bakery and fired shots using a submachine gun. The suspects fled and, until the last update of this report, they had not been located by the police.
Teenager was shot seven times
According to police information, the teenager was shot seven times, which caused holes in his head, chest, arms, abdomen and one of his hands.
The body was sent to the Regional Legal Medicine Section (SML), of the Scientific Police, in Linhares, to be autopsied and, later, released to family members.
Case is investigated
In a statement, the Civil Police reported that the case is being investigated by the Specialized Homicide and Personal Protection Police Station (DHPP) of Linhares. According to the corporation, details of the investigation will not be disclosed at this time and the population can contribute anonymously via Hotline 181.
Open Questions
- What is the motivation for the crime?
- Who are the suspects?
