Navy sergeant reacts to robbery and kills suspect on highway on the coast of SP

The crime occurred on Thursday afternoon (12), near the Quarentenário neighborhood. According to the corporation, the sergeant was on a motorcycle and stopped under a pedestrian walkway, to put on a raincoat, when he was surprised by two suspects, one of whom was armed.

The duo announced the assault on the soldier, who reacted and fired shots. According to the PM, the suspects fled towards a forested area, but one fell into the vegetation.

The sergeant called the emergency services to help the man, but the death was confirmed by the medical care team at the Ecovias concessionaire, responsible for the highway. In this way, the PM preserved the location for forensic work.

According to the corporation, the weapon used by the suspect was collected by the Scientific Police team, while the soldier's weapons were seized for forensic analysis. The incident was registered at the São Vicente Police District (DP).