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Police Probe Attempted Homicide After Video Shows Motorcyclist Ramming Brother in Uberlândia

Civil Police pursue the suspect using CCTV to guide planned witness interviews.

Overview

  • Surveillance footage from Sept. 29 shows a rider crossing into the opposite lane, accelerating toward his brother, and jumping off moments before the collision in Jardim das Palmeiras.
  • Authorities are investigating the crash as attempted homicide, with the motive still under review.
  • The 35-year-old victim suffered injuries to his legs, chest, and arms, received care at a UAI, and was given 15 days off work.
  • The victim says he was followed after a school drop-off, while the suspect told g1 he lost control and denies intent to kill.
  • Police say the suspect has not been located and plan to hear witnesses in the coming days, as the victim reports prior criminal records and a protective order involving the brother.