Police indict suspect in murder at Ponta Grossa nightclub

The Civil Police of Paraná (PCPR) has concluded the investigation into a nightclub murder of Ponta Grossa, which took place in the early hours of March 19, 2023, in the Uvaranas neighborhood. The investigation resulted in the indictment of a man for consummate qualifying murder, attempted qualifying murder and corruption of minors. According to police, the crime was planned and motivated by a territorial dispute related to drug trafficking.

The attack ended with the death of Marcos Wyllian Pais and left Alex Arthur Baer Machado wounded. The investigations were conducted by the Homicide Department of the 13th Police Subdivision of Ponta Grossa.

Suspects allegedly faked friendship before murder

According to the police, the crime was premeditated. On the night of the murder, the indicted man and a sidekick were inside the nightclub drinking alcohol in the company of the victim, simulating a friendship.

Around 2:40 a.m., one of those involved, who had left the establishment, returned armed and intimidated the security guards to be able to enter the place again.

The suspect entered the main hall and fired several shots at Marcos Wyllian Pais, who died still in the outbuildings of the nightclub.

According to the investigation, the man now indicted would have acted by covering the other participants, facilitating the execution of the crime and the escape of those involved.

Client was hit during shooting attack

During the criminal action, one of the shots hit the leg of Alex Arthur Baer Machado, who was close to the fatal victim.

Despite the injury, he managed to leave the establishment by his own means. Subsequently, he was referred by a team of the Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU) to the Unit of Pronto Atendimento (UPA) Santana.

After receiving medical attention, Alex was released without risk of death.

Shooter dies months later

The investigations carried out by the Civil Police identified the participation of two other people in the crime.

The man named as the shooter was identified during the investigation, but was killed in November 2023. Because of the death, its punishability was extinguished, as established by Brazilian criminal legislation.

The third participant was a teenager at the time of the incident and, according to police, accompanied the perpetrators during the execution of the attack.

He is currently of legal age and has undergone socio-educational measures and is currently in prison serving time for other crimes.

Factions dispute would have motivated crime in Uvaranas

According to the Homicide Police Station, the elements gathered during the investigation point out that the murder was motivated by territorial disputes between organizações criminosas rivals involved in drug trafficking.

The investigative hypothesis is that the action was previously organized, with division of functions between the participants.

The coordinated actions of those involved, including the use of a long gun and the coverage during the escape, were considered by the police in the investigation of the circumstances of the crime.

Inquiry is brought to justice

Upon completion of the investigations, the Civil Police formalized the indictment of a suspect for the crimes of consummated qualified homicide, attempted qualified homicide and corruption of minors.

The final report was sent to the Judiciary and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, responsible for the next legal steps.

The indictment represents the conclusion of the police investigation and does not mean conviction. It is up to the Public Prosecutor to evaluate the elements gathered and decide on any offer of complaint to Justice.

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