Father will be investigated after child dies from a gunshot by his brother in Santarém

The information was confirmed by delegate Márcia Rabelo, director of the Police Station Specialized in Assistance to Women (DEAM). According to her, the Civil Police was notified by the Military Police and community health agents in the community.

According to the delegate, the two children lived only with their father. The weapon used in the shooting belonged to the person responsible for the minors. The circumstances under which the rifle was stored will be determined during the investigation.

According to information from the Military Police, the shooting took place between 12:30 pm and 1 pm. The father had gone hunting and, upon returning, realized that the shotgun had a defect. He would have left the gun on a table and walked away for a few moments. At that moment, one of the children took the weapon and hit his brother.

The Military Police team was contacted by a working telephone from the Boa Esperança base. As access to the community is difficult, the police counted on the support of residents, who provided a vessel known as a flyer to transport the team to the location.

Expert Alex, from the Scientific Police, reported that the team carried out a survey at the scene and identified a wound in the victim's neck region, caused by a firearm, possibly a shotgun.

According to the expert, the weapon was at the scene and presented characteristics compatible with the injury found on the child. The ammunition used contained multiple bullets. Forensics identified only one shot.

Access to the residence also required a journey of approximately 300 meters on foot, as the vehicle was unable to reach the point where the accident occurred.

After the forensic procedures, the body was taken to the Legal Medical Institute (IML), in Santarém, to carry out an autopsy and confirm the cause of death.

Delegate Márcia Rabelo informed that arrangements were requested to transport the body of the child and the father to Santarém. The person responsible must give a statement to the team at the Child and Adolescent Assistance Police Station (DEAC).

The Civil Police will also investigate whether the weapon had documentation and whether the necessary precautions were taken to prevent minors from having access to the weapon.

The delegate emphasized that the responsible adult is responsible for guarding and caring for the weapon. A police investigation will be launched to clarify the circumstances of the case and determine the father's possible responsibility.

The delegate highlighted that the 7-year-old boy, despite having fired the shot, is also considered a victim of the situation, as he is not old enough to understand the risks involved in handling a firearm.

The Military Police also reported that family members are providing support to the boy and that he may need psychological support and other specialized professionals.