Judge cites risk to investigation when ordering arrest of civil police officer for death in Pechincha.

The decision highlights the seriousness of the conduct, the possibility of interference in the investigations, and the threat to public order.

The Rio de Janeiro court ordered the temporary arrest of civil police officer Frede Uilson Souza de Jesus. over the death of eyebrow designer Thamires Rodrigues de Souza Peixoto, 28 years oldThe decision was made by the 3rd Criminal Court of the Court of Justice.

According to the judge of the 3rd Criminal Court of the Court of Justice, the suspect acted for a frivolous reason. The magistrate also highlighted that, as a civil police officer, he has training and access to state-issued weapons, which increases the potential risk if he remained at liberty.

Another point considered was the potential interference in the investigation of the case. According to the decision, the fact that the suspect was a member of the police force and had access to information networks could compromise the collection of evidence, as well as allow for the intimidation of witnesses and family members of the victim.

The judge also took into account that The agent turned himself in to the authorities. only after being identified by the Capital Homicide Division (DHC).

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According to investigations, Thamires was in the back seat of a ride-hailing car when the police officer started an argument with the driver over a maneuver on Rua Professor Henrique Costa, in the Pechincha neighborhood, in the West Zone. During the altercation, the officer fired shots that hit the passenger.

Thamires Rodrigues de Souza Peixoto, 28 years old, with her daughters | Credit: Reproduction

Thamires' body He was buried this Saturday (9), at the Irajá Cemetery, in the North Zone. She leaves behind a husband and two daughters. The Mother's Day celebration at the children's school, which was to take place on Friday (8), had to be cancelled. This Saturday, the youngest daughter turns four.

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