VIDEO: Recyclable collector falls into a coma after being beaten by a security guard in broad daylight in the middle of the street
32-year-old victim suffered head trauma and cerebral hemorrhage after the attack recorded by security cameras.
Quick Look
- A 32-year-old collector is in a coma after being brutally beaten by a 40-year-old security guard in Birigui (SP).
- The attacker kicked the victim in the face, claiming he was trying to stop a theft.
- The case is investigated by the Civil Police.
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Why It Matters
The crime occurred on September 4 in Birigui (SP). The victim was attacked by a security guard who claimed to be containing a theft.
A 32-year-old waste picker was intubated and fell into a coma after being beaten by a security guard in Birigui (SP). The crime occurred on September 4th.
Security cameras recorded the 40-year-old security guard attacking the victim lying on the asphalt with at least 6 kicks to the face.
The Civil Police of Birigui (SP) is investigating the case. The suspect confessed to the act, claiming that he was trying to contain an alleged theft of wires.
The collector suffered head trauma, fractures and hemorrhage. He remains hospitalized in serious condition, at risk of death and with possible consequences.
A 32-year-old recyclable collector was intubated and fell into a coma after being beaten with kicks to the head and stomach by a 40-year-old security guard, in broad daylight, on a busy street, in Birigui (SP). The attacks took place on September 4th.
A security camera video shows the exact moment when the security guard surprises the recyclable collector on the street by kicking him in the face, who falls to the asphalt on impact, with no possibility of defense.
Afterwards, even without reacting, the man still kicks and steps on the victim's face at least six times. Afterwards, he walks away and gets into a car. Another boy goes to the victim and helps with the rescue.
The case is investigated by the 1st Police District of Birigui (SP), which carried out a search and seizure warrant at the suspect's home to analyze his cell phone. The man confessed to the attacks and claimed that he acted to contain an alleged theft of wires from a family property.
According to the Civil Police, the investigation began after the victim's father contacted the police and reported that his son had been rescued by the Fire Department in serious condition and taken to the municipal emergency room.
The medical team informed the police that the man suffered head trauma, a fractured right jaw, intraventricular hemorrhage, injuries to his left forearm and chest, as well as a fractured rib.
The condition progressed to coma, requiring intubation. Until the information was released by the Civil Police, the victim remained hospitalized in a serious condition, at risk of death and possible permanent consequences.
The alleged attempted theft is also being investigated by the Civil Police. The suspect was not arrested.
Open Questions
- What will be the criminal classification of the suspect?
- Was there confirmation of wire theft?
