Statements, seized weapon and knife expertise: how the investigation into the death of a student after a traffic fight is progressing
Bruno Hashimura San Juliano, aged 23, was shot dead during a traffic dispute in Taubaté. The firefighter accused of the shooting is on provisional release and is the subject of a request for preventive detention made by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
By g1 Vale do Paraíba, Manuela Patta, Sarah Brito, Laurene Santos
The Civil Police of Taubaté (SP) are investigating the death of student Bruno Hashimura San Juliano, aged 23, who was shot after a traffic dispute.
Military firefighter Marcos Paulo Fujarra de Oliveira and other witnesses were interviewed on Thursday (1). Two new testimonies take place this Friday (2).
The firefighter's defense claims self-defense against assault. However, a witness claims that Marcos broke the window of the victim's car and fired without a threat.
Forensics analyzes Bruno's knife to determine the circumstances. The police also seized the firefighter's pistol, cartridges and the victim's cell phone.
Bruno's friends and family protested for justice on Thursday (1). Released at a custody hearing, the firefighter has a request for preventive detention made by the MP.
The Civil Police interviewed witnesses during the investigation into the death of medical student Bruno Hashimura San Juliano, aged 23, shot dead after a traffic dispute in Taubaté (SP). The pocket knife that belonged to the student was collected by forensics for analysis (read more below).
According to an investigation by Rede Vanguarda, among the people interviewed on Thursday (1st) were military firefighter Marcos Paulo Fujarra de Oliveira, his wife, an eyewitness, and at least one military police officer. Two other people are still expected to testify this Friday (2).
The new statements can help the police to clarify the dynamics of the incident, which has different versions presented to the investigation. According to the firefighter's defense, he believed he was facing an attempted robbery and shot after Bruno had advanced on him with an object that looked like a gun.
Marcos Paulo Fujarra de Oliveira, 28 years old, is a military firefighter and has been with the corporation for around 10 years. — Photo: Reproduction/TV Vanguarda
A witness, however, stated that Marcos got out of the car, broke the window of Bruno's vehicle and fired the shots without the student having made a threat.
Bruno was hit by four shots (one in the neck, two in the chest and one in the left arm) and died. Marcos was arrested in the act, but was provisionally released after a custody hearing. The Public Prosecutor's Office appealed the decision and requested the firefighter's preventive detention. The investigation is conducted by the 1st Police District of Taubaté.
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Bruno Hashimura San Juliano — Photo: Reproduction
Seized objects
During the investigation, the police seized five cartridges, Bruno's cell phone, the pistol used by firefighter Marcos Paulo and a pocket knife that belonged to the student.
The knife was collected by forensics and will be analyzed. Therefore, there is no image of the object available at this time. The examined material will be attached to the case files at the end of the investigation.
The knife analysis is part of the investigation and can help clarify the circumstances of the discussion. According to Bruno's mother, Soraia Hashimura, the object would be a blue multi-purpose pocket knife, which he received as a gift when purchasing at a perfume store. The mother said the knife was old and Bruno used it for minor repairs to the car.
Manifestation
On Thursday night (1st), students, friends and family of Bruno held a demonstration in Taubaté. The group called for justice for the young man's death. Medicine course classes resumed this Friday (2).
What the defense says
Marcos Paulo's defense stated, in a note, that the previous incidents involving the client were archived.
Lawyer Cláudio Rodrigues Moreira stated that previous facts must be treated with caution and within their legal context, especially when they did not result in a complaint or criminal action.
The defense also stated that it will continue to provide all necessary clarifications to the authorities responsible for the investigation. The case continues to be investigated by the Civil Police.
Firefighter is taken away in vehicle after arrest in the act in Taubaté. — Photo: Reproduction/TV Vanguarda
Bruno Hashimura San Juliano, aged 23, was a 4th semester Medicine student at the University of Taubaté (Unitau). — Photo: Reproduction/TV Vanguarda
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