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Rio Police Seek Two Fugitives in Vasco Fan Killing as Court Keeps Suspects Jailed

Investigators say the ambush was orchestrated by Torcida Jovem do Flamengo members who acted in disguise and used fireworks and firearms.

Overview

  • Four detainees had their arrests upheld in custody hearings on Monday, with additional hearings scheduled for Tuesday.
  • Eight suspects have been arrested so far, including the president of Torcida Jovem do Flamengo, as the homicide unit advances the case.
  • Police identified Thiago Faria da Silva, known as Monstrinho, as the alleged shooter who killed Rodrigo José da Silva Santana, 36.
  • Two suspects — Everton “Porrozinho” Oliveira da Silva and Lucas “LC” Machado de Jesus — remain at large, and Disque Denúncia is collecting anonymous tips.
  • Judge Tula Corrêa de Mello ordered temporary detentions, and a separate ruling imposed a two‑year ban on Torcida Jovem do Flamengo from attending events.