A Taylor Swift fan who was in Rio for a concert is stabbed to death after a robbery

A Taylor Swift fan who was in Rio for a concert is stabbed to death after a robbery


One of the suspects was arrested on Friday the 17th, but was released; ‘Estadão’ spoke to the young man’s family

A fan of Taylor Swift, who was in Rio de Janeiro to attend a concert of the singer, was stabbed to death after being robbed by two men in the early hours of this Sunday, 9th, on Copacabana beach. The authorities arrested one of the robbers. The information comes from the Military Police, the State Civil Police and family members.

According to information from Gabriel’s cousins, he is from Mato Grosso do Sul, but studied aerospace engineering in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The victim went to Rio with friends to attend the singer’s show.

The second suspect, responsible for the stabbing, has already been identified. According to the prime minister, he was arrested on Friday the 17th for theft and receiving stolen goods, but the court decision released him on the same day. The man also has criminal records for murder, robbery, possession of firearms and bodily harm.

Civilian and military police continue to search for the second suspect, who is said to be homeless, according to the detained man’s statement. The Capital Homicide Police are investigating the case.

Luciano Mongenot said the student’s parents are “devastated” by the news. Gabriel was an only child.

The article is being updated

Source: Terra

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