Key Facts
- A 66-year-old man was killed by blows from a shovel in Torres, RS.
- The suspect is a 21-year-old tenant who rented a property from the victim.
- The dispute started due to noise from repairs while the tenant was sleeping.
- The victim allegedly advanced on the tenant with a knife before being struck.
- The Brigada Militar arrested the suspect and seized a shovel and a knife.
Quick Summary
A 66-year-old property owner was killed in Torres following a violent confrontation with a 21-year-old tenant. The incident took place on the morning of December 24 in the Dunas neighborhood.
Authorities report that the dispute originated over noise generated by repair work. The situation escalated when the owner allegedly advanced on the tenant with a knife. The tenant responded by striking the owner with a shovel, resulting in fatal injuries.
The suspect was arrested by the Brigada Militar near the scene. The victim was identified as Evaldo José Rodrigues da Silva. The Polícia Civil is currently investigating the circumstances of the death.
Incident in the Dunas Neighborhood
The fatal encounter occurred in Torres, situated in the Litoral Norte do RS. Emergency services were called to the Dunas neighborhood on Wednesday morning regarding a violent altercation.
Upon arrival, Brigada Militar officers discovered the 66-year-old man with severe injuries. Despite efforts to save him, the victim died at the location of the incident.
The Polícia Civil was notified to take over the investigation following the initial response by the Polícia Militar do RS. The area was secured as forensic teams gathered evidence.
Sequence of Events
According to reports, the conflict began when the property owner was conducting repairs in the patio. The noise generated by these repairs reportedly disturbed the tenant, who was sleeping at the time.
The 21-year-old tenant allegedly complained about the noise to the property owner. In response, the victim reportedly advanced against the young man with a knife.
Faced with this threat, the suspect reportedly retrieved a shovel. He allegedly struck the victim twice with the tool. The injuries sustained were fatal, and the man died immediately.
Police Investigation and Arrest
The Brigada Militar acted quickly to secure the area. Officers located and detained the suspect in the immediate vicinity of the rental property shortly after the incident.
Investigators seized key evidence from the scene. Both the shovel used in the attack and the knife allegedly wielded by the victim were collected for analysis.
The Polícia Civil has taken custody of the suspect and is leading the ongoing investigation. The identity of the victim was officially confirmed by the Civil Police as Evaldo José Rodrigues da Silva.
