SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A 27-year-old man was stabbed in a subway car after arguing with another 32-year-old passenger on Wednesday evening, October 7th, at Tatuapé station, on the 3-red line (east side of São Paulo). The victim remained hospitalized until the publication of this report, according to the police. His state of health was not reported.
Footage taken with a cell phone shows a security guard at the station immobilizing the suspect, lying on the floor of the boarding platform. The victim, on the parallel platform, is seen shirtless and bleeding.
According to witnesses reports to subway security, both passengers had an argument. The reason for the quarrel was not disclosed.
During the argument, the suspect drew a knife and injured the other passenger in the chest and both arms, according to police.
Security was triggered, the suspect surrendered and the weapon he used was eventually seized. Both were taken to the 10th Police District (Penha de França). The victim was referred to the Tatuapé Emergency Room.
At the police station, the suspect admitted to injuring the victim after an argument, police say. He was indicted for attempted murder.
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Through a note, the Metrô stated that “clarifications and news” about the case should be provided by the Secretariat of Public Safety (SSP), under João Doria’s management.
Asked about the case, the portfolio stated that the knife used in the crime was seized for forensics and that the suspect was arrested in the act and indicted for attempted murder.
Attempted murder rose by 166 percent in the 10th Police District, which is investigating the case. According to the SSP, between January and August this year, there were eight cases and three over the same period last year.
Source: Folhapress
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