Fighter is arrested after attacks on elderly women in a condominium in Tijuca; woman was beaten in the elevator
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A man identified as Lucas was arrested after breaking into an apartment in Tijuca, attacking two elderly women and resisting a police approach, trying to take an officer's gun before being immobilized with a stun gun.
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Why It Matters
The case occurred in Tijuca, involving the invasion of an apartment and physical attacks against two elderly women.
According to reports gathered during the investigation, Lucas broke into a neighbor's apartment on the 3rd floor and attacked an elderly woman. The resident's children managed to leave the property and went to the entrance to ask for help.
Another neighbor, also elderly, went up to the floor to check what was happening. When he reached the floor, he found Lucas in the elevator.
The man ordered this woman to kneel, choked her and punched her several times in the face and head. The victim managed to leave the building and took shelter at a nearby gas station. She was treated by the Fire Department and taken to the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital.
Military police officers from the 6th BPM (Tijuca) and agents from the Municipal Guard were called. According to the case record, Lucas reacted to the approach and tried to grab a police officer's gun.
The PMs shot and hit his legs. According to the record, even though he was injured, Lucas resisted arrest and tried to climb the stairs. He was immobilized after using a stun gun.
Open Questions
- What is the attacker's motivation?
- What is the current health status of the victims?
