Son threatens to kill his own mother with a knife in Irati
Domestic violence case in Irati mobilized the police after son threatened to kill his mother and intimidated her with a knife
An incident of domestic violence in Irati, in the south-central region of Paraná, mobilized the Military Police after a woman reported having been threatened with death by her own son. The case was registered in Vila Mathilde, at around 17:20.
According to information from the Military Police, the team was called in to verify a possible situation of domestic and family violence. At the address, the police spoke with the victim, who reported episodes of aggressive behavior by the son, with whom he shares the residence.
According to the woman, the son is a drug user and usually returns home much altered. On such occasions, he would behave intimidatingly and would threaten to assault her when her wishes are not met.
Son threatens to send mother to IML
According to the report presented to the police, during the incident the man made a death threat, stating that he would send his own mother to the Medical-Legal Institute (IML).
The victim also said her son took a knife and scratched the tip of the gun on the wall of the residence, in an attitude she interpreted as threatening and intimidating.
The situation led to the deployment of the military police. However, upon realizing that the police had been called, the suspect fled the scene, taking an unknown course.
Police direct victim on protective measure
After hearing the woman’s report, the police team provided guidance on the possibility of requesting an emergency protective measure, an instrument provided for in the Maria da Penha Law to protect victims of domestic and family violence.
According to the police record, the victim said she would talk to her family before deciding on the request for the measure.
The bulletin does not indicate whether the suspect was subsequently located. The ages of those involved were also not disclosed.
The case reinforces the importance of reporting domestic violence situations. Women who are threatened or assaulted can call the Military Police on the 190 phone in emergency situations or seek guidance and assistance from the Women’s Service Center, at number 180.
