Navy sergeant arrested for killing businessman at 15th birthday party in Rio

A Brazilian Navy sergeant was arrested in the act after a businessman was shot dead during a 15th birthday party held on Sunday (24), in Campinho, in the north of Rio de Janeiro. The victim was identified as Davidson Vasconcellos de Matteo Silva, aged 37, who died at the scene.

According to witness reports and preliminary information from the investigation, the shooter was Tayana Rangel Cardeal, a Navy soldier. Friends present at the celebration stated that she used her husband's gun, a military police officer assigned to the 3rd BPM (Méier), after an argument broke out during the event.

According to witnesses, amid the disagreement, Tayana went to her husband's car to get the gun. One of the guests tried to intervene to contain the situation, but, during the commotion, Davidson ended up being hit in the head. The businessman died instantly.

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Davidson Vasconcellos worked in the automotive sector and was known by people close to him as someone with a conciliatory profile. According to witness reports, he was shot precisely when trying to break up the argument. The businessman leaves his wife and two daughters, who witnessed the scene. So far, no information about the wake and burial has been released.

Military police were called and isolated the area to carry out the investigation. The investigation was the responsibility of the Capital Homicide Police Station. The weapon used was seized and those involved were taken to the police station.

Tayana was arrested for homicide committed with a firearm. Her husband gave a statement and was released. In parallel with the criminal investigation conducted by the Civil Police, the Military Police informed that it will initiate internal procedures to clarify the circumstances of the case.

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In a statement, the Brazilian Navy reported that it was aware of the incident and declared that it is following the case, collaborating with the bodies responsible for the investigation. The corporation also stated that it does not condone conduct that is incompatible with military values and reiterated its commitment to legality, discipline and ethical principles.

The incident was registered as an arrest warrant for simple homicide and is being processed at the Custody Hearing Center of the Capital District. The suspect's custody hearing was scheduled for this Tuesday (26), at 1:01 pm.

The case remains under investigation by the competent authorities and there is still no judicial conviction. The defense of the person being investigated may speak out throughout the process.

CNN Brasil tries to contact the sergeant's defense. The space remains open.

Source: CNN