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Rio Police Hunt Two Suspects in Torcida Ambush Killing as Eight Are Held and Torcida Jovem Is Banned

Investigators describe a planned Oswaldo Cruz attack by Flamengo ultras who used fireworks, improvised bombs and firearms against rival fans.

Overview

  • Disque Denúncia and the Capital Homicide Unit released wanted posters for Everton “Porrozinho” Oliveira da Silva, 31, and Lucas “LC” Machado de Jesus, 29, sought over the Sept. 11 killing of Vasco supporter Rodrigo Santana in Oswaldo Cruz.
  • Police say eight suspects are in custody, including Torcida Jovem do Flamengo president Tiago de Souza Câmara, and identify Thiago “Monstrinho” Faria da Silva as the alleged gunman who fatally shot Rodrigo.
  • A judge ordered Torcida Jovem do Flamengo barred from all stadium events for two years, citing Bepe reports of recurring violence, thefts and vandalism tied to the group.
  • In Salvador, the DHPP is investigating the death of a 26-year-old autistic man during a shootout, with residents alleging police fired the fatal shot and authorities attributing the gunfire to rival factions.
  • In Ceará, four weekend shootings left six dead and 12 injured, and security forces reported 261 arrests as part of broader operations against violent crime.