Man is shot dead inside a meat processing plant in Marabá

The suspect in the crime is the company's security guard, Janio Ribeiro de Sousa Urias, who was arrested in the act.

According to witnesses, the security guard returned from dinner and started an argument with João, questioning the way he looked at him.

The victim passed through the entrance and walked away, but was followed by the suspect. According to reports, Janio tried to punch João and then pulled out a gun and shot him several times.

João was hit by several shots. He received care from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) and was taken to the Marabá Regional Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.

After the shots were fired, workers and people passing by were able to immobilize the suspect and remove the weapon from him.

The Military Police were called and carried out the arrest in the act. The weapon used in the crime was seized without ammunition. In a statement, the company said it regrets what happened and stated that it is cooperating with the Police investigations.