Key Facts
- Two men were shot and killed on December 24 in Laje, Bahia.
- The victims were inmates from the Valença Penal Complex on temporary Christmas release.
- Witnesses reported two assailants on a motorcycle fled toward Mutuípe.
- One victim was identified as Darlan Paixão Santos.
- The Civil Police are investigating the motive and searching for the suspects.
Quick Summary
Two men were shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon, December 24, in the town of Laje, located 149 km from Feira de Santana. The victims were inmates from the Valença Penal Complex who had been granted temporary freedom due to the Christmas pardon.
Military Police teams from the 14th Battalion were alerted by residents and arrived at the scene in the Riacho da Lama settlement around 1:50 PM, confirming the double homicide. One victim was identified as Darlan Paixão Santos, while the identity of the second man has not been released.
Witnesses told police that two men on a motorcycle approached the victims and fired multiple shots. The suspects fled toward the municipality of Mutuípe and remain at large. The area was cordoned off by the Military Police until teams from the Technical Police Department arrived for forensic work and body removal.
Preliminary information suggests both victims had criminal records, and the Civil Police are investigating to determine the motive and capture the perpetrators.
Incident Details and Timeline
The shooting occurred in the early afternoon of December 24 in the Riacho da Lama settlement. According to the Military Police, calls from residents prompted the deployment of officers from the 14th Battalion.
Upon arrival at approximately 1:50 PM, authorities confirmed that two men had been killed. The victims were identified as inmates from the Valença Penal Complex who were participating in the Christmas pardon program.
Key details regarding the incident include:
- Location: Riacho da Lama settlement, Laje
- Time: Approximately 1:50 PM on December 24
- Distance: 149 km from Feira de Santana
- Victims: Inmates on temporary release
One of the victims was publicly identified as Darlan Paixão Santos. Authorities have not released the name of the second victim at this time.
Suspect Description and Flight
Witnesses provided a description of the attackers to the police. They reported that two men arrived at the scene on a motorcycle and approached the victims.
The assailants allegedly fired multiple shots at the two men before fleeing the scene. According to reports, the suspects headed in the direction of the neighboring municipality of Mutuípe.
As of the latest reports, the suspects have not been located. The search for the individuals involved in the double homicide is ongoing.
Investigation and Forensic Response
Following the shooting, the Military Police secured the perimeter of the crime scene. The area was isolated to preserve evidence until the arrival of the Technical Police Department (DPT).
The DPT teams conducted forensic analysis at the site and managed the removal of the bodies. Preliminary information released regarding the victims indicates that both men possessed criminal records.
The Civil Police have assumed responsibility for the investigation. Their objectives are to:
- Determine the specific motivation behind the double homicide
- Identify the perpetrators
- Capture the suspects responsible for the crime
