Police Bodycam Shows Fatal Shooting of Teen Girl in Brazil

Police Officer Arrested After Bodycam Footage Shows Accidental Shooting of Teenage Girl in Brazil On January 9, 2025, in Guaianazes, a neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil, a tragic incident unfolded involving police officer Thiago Guerra and a teenage girl, Victoria Manoelly. The incident began with a police intervention in a local square. According to Kauê dos Santos, Victoria's brother, the police approached them and a verbal argument ensued. The bodycam footage shows Officer Guerra subsequently arresting Kauê, leading to a struggle. During the struggle, Guerra's weapon discharged, fatally striking Victoria. "It was so fast," Kauê stated in a later interview, "One moment he was holding me, the next, my sister was on the ground." The video shows the immediate aftermath of the shooting, capturing the mother's desperate reaction. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about police brutality and the use of force in Brazil. Officer Guerra was arrested and charged in connection with Victoria's death. The case continues to be investigated, with calls for increased accountability and reform within the police force. The family of Victoria is seeking justice and demanding answers.