Teen Dies After Intervening in Couple's Fight in Greater São Paulo as Suspect Granted Provisional Release

Overview

• Police say the incident occurred Monday night in Mauá when the teen was punched, fell, hit his head, and later died after being taken to a health unit.
• The 36-year-old suspect, identified as Leonardo Aparecido de Oliveira, was detained at the scene by the municipal guard after attempting to flee.
• Authorities report the suspect has prior records for robbery and drug trafficking and appeared to be under the influence at the time.
• Following a custody hearing on Tuesday, the São Paulo court granted provisional release with precautionary measures as the investigation proceeds.
• The case is registered as 'lesão corporal seguida de morte' at Mauá’s 1st Police District, and reports differ on the victim’s age and identity, with G1 citing 14 and O Globo/Folha naming 16-year-old Miguel Pinheiro Martins.