Who was Japinha do CV? The young man was killed with a gunshot to the face during an operation in Rio

The death of Penelopenicknamed Japinha do CVhad a huge impact on social media. The young woman, defined by admirers as the “muse of crime”, was one of the victims of the mega-operation carried out in the Alemão and Penha complexes, in the north of the city.

Who was Japinha do CV?

According to police information, Penelope he was part of the front line Red Command and was considered one of the members closest to the faction’s leaders. Japinha do CV He often appeared in videos on social media, displaying weapons, consuming drugs and participating in dance routines that went viral on the Internet.

Again according to the police Penelope worked to make escape routes safe and protect areas considered strategic for trafficking. During the action the woman resisted the approach and shot at the officers. The firefight ended with 121 deaths, including four police officers and 117 suspects. The young woman was hit in the face and died on the spot.

Images of the body began circulating on the Internet shortly after the death was confirmed, leading family members to speak out. In a social media post, the victim’s sister asked: “Guys, this is Penélope’s sister. Go to her Instagram to post this message, please stop posting photos of her death, my family and I are suffering a lot”.

She also said she plans to keep her sister’s profile active, posting memories of times when Penelope appeared “happy and smiling”as a way to preserve the young woman’s memory.

Source: Terra