Woman flees after partner throws gasoline on her and the house where they lived in Governador Valadares
Quick Look
- According to the Military Police, a man tried to burn down his ex-partner's residence after the relationship ended, spreading gasoline on the property and on the woman, who fled and suffered irritation to her eyes and back.
- The suspect stole the victim's cell phone and personal documents before fleeing; mother and seven-year-old daughter were taken to safety.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The relationship between the victim and the suspect had recently ended, and the ex-partner did not accept the end of the relationship, according to the victim's report to the Military Police.
According to the PM, the victim also said that his companion showed signs that he could set fire to the property with a lighter.
The woman told the PM that she ran to the entrance of a dairy to ask for help. She reported to the police that her ex-partner did not accept the end of the relationship.
After being informed that he should leave the residence, the man went to a gas station, bought gasoline, took the fuel to the property and spread it around the place and on the woman.
During searches of the farm, the military found stains and a strong smell of gasoline in the kitchen, living room and front area of the house, confirming part of the victim's report.
According to the PM, the woman fled as soon as she saw the man throwing gasoline on the living room floor. At that moment, he also threw the flammable liquid at her, which caused irritation to her right eye and back. The victim received assistance from the Fire Department at the scene, but refused to be taken to the hospital.
The Military Police also reported that the suspect took advantage of the woman's absence to steal her cell phone. Inside the device's protective cover were the victim's identity card and SUS card, which were also taken.
At the time of the events, the victim's mother and her seven-year-old daughter were at the residence. The three were taken to a safe location.
The man fled before police arrived and had not been located until the incident ended.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The suspect will be located and arrested by the Military Police in the coming weeks.
Likely · Within weeks
The victim will receive an urgent protective measure against his ex-partner.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the suspect and why was he not located until the incident was closed?
- What protective measures were requested or granted to the victim after the incident?
- Does the suspect have a history of domestic violence or a criminal record?
