26-year-old motorcyclist dies after being shot during police stop in Niterói

The 26-year-old motorcyclist who was shot during a police approach by Security Presente agents on Rua Mariz e Barros, in Icaraí, Niterói, died this Tuesday afternoon (15). He was hit on Saturday night (12). He was brain dead.

The information about his death was confirmed by the family, who wrote in a note of condolence: "Our hearts are in mourning for this painful loss. Danilo was a young man full of life, joy, dreams and made a difference wherever he went. His departure leaves a huge void in everyone who had the privilege of knowing him."

Danilo Jander Francisco Alves was hit in the head and taken by the Fire Department to the Azevedo Lima State Hospital, where he succumbed after three days. The police officer who fired the shot was arrested red-handed.

Death notice of motorcyclist shot in Icaraí — Photo: Reproduction

In testimony, one of the police officers stated that he and a colleague were patrolling the region when they saw the man on a motorcycle. According to the agent, the motorcyclist went through the red light, was traveling at high speed and ended up rearing the motorcycle.

The agents then followed the boy. Traffic caused him to stop, and one of the officers claimed to have used pepper spray against the motorcyclist.

According to the police officer, he saw Danilo reach for his waist, pulled out his gun and, as he disembarked from the motorcycle, there was a shot. The agent stated that the shot was unintentional and hit the motorcyclist in the head.

Witness says boy raised his hands

One witness, however, presented another version. She said she saw the police surround the motorcycle and that the boy stopped and raised his hands. According to her, one of the agents used pepper spray against the motorcyclist and, almost immediately, the other fired a shot.

The witness also stated that he did not notice any suspicious behavior from the motorcyclist before the approach. People who were at the scene say that Danilo worked as an app delivery man.

Delivery driver Danilo Jander Francisco Alvesm, aged 26, was killed during a police stop in Niterói — Photo: Reproduction / TV Globo

After the shooting, the police searched the motorcyclist and, according to the statement of one of the agents, no illicit objects were found on him.

According to the police, there was a crowd of people and tension in the area and, therefore, it was necessary to use pepper spray to ward off people who were approaching.

According to the Niterói, São Gonçalo and Itaboraí Homicide Police Station (DHNSG), witnesses were interviewed and images from security cameras were analyzed. Investigations continue to fully determine all the facts.

The Security Presente Press Office reported that the soldier responsible for the shooting was arrested and taken to the Corporation's prison unit and that the Internal Affairs Department is monitoring the case.

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