App driver and penal officer victim of machete attack, crashes car into wall

A penal officer from the Federal District was stabbed while working as an app driver and died after crashing his vehicle into a wall on the night of October 13, 2025, on QS 08, near UBS 5, in Riacho Fundo II, Brasília. The victim, identified as Henrique André Venturini, was attacked with machete blows to the abdominal region by a passenger. The Federal District Military Fire Department (CBMDF) arrived at the scene around 7:21 PM and confirmed the death after medical evaluation.

The Federal District Civil Police (PCDF) took over the investigation to identify the perpetrator and clarify the circumstances of the attack.

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Initial reports indicate Venturini tried to flee the attacker when he lost control of the car.

• Key response facts: silver Chevrolet Onix involved in the crash; severe abdominal injury; no vital signs at the scene.
• Immediate actions: PMDF secured the area to preserve the perimeter.

Emergency response at the crime scene

CBMDF teams mobilized resources for the incident reported at 7:21 PM.

Upon arrival, responders found the vehicle crashed into a residential wall.

Henrique André Venturini was inside the vehicle, unresponsive to stimuli.

The death was declared after on-site resuscitation attempts.

Victim’s profile and professional routine

Henrique André Venturini served as an agent at the Federal District Penitentiary Administration Secretariat (Seape-DF).

He supplemented his income with rides on urban mobility platforms, a common practice among public servants.

Venturini, aged 40, joined the agency in 2015 and worked in prison system units in the capital.

His career included training in security and internal conflict mediation.

The incident highlights additional risks faced by professionals in side activities.

Circumstances of the attack during the ride

The incident occurred while Venturini was transporting a passenger on QS 08.

The attacker used a machete to deliver the blows, according to preliminary witness reports.

The victim accelerated the car in an escape attempt, but the injury impaired driving.

The crash caused material damage to the vehicle and the adjacent wall.

Investigators are seeking nearby security camera footage to track the suspect.

Initial security measures in the area

The Federal District Military Police (PMDF) established an immediate cordon.

Vehicles were rerouted to parallel roads during the investigation.

• Procedures adopted: collection of evidence from the pavement and car interior; photographic record of the scene; statements from nearby residents.
• Teams involved: PCDF forensic experts and firefighters for body removal.

Officers increased night patrols in Riacho Fundo II to monitor suspicious activities.

Ongoing PCDF investigations

The PCDF Homicide Division is leading the efforts since the night of the crime.

Analysts are reviewing the victim’s ride history to identify patterns.

The machete used in the attack was found near the crash site.

Witnesses reported hearing sudden braking before the impact.

The motive, possibly linked to robbery, awaits confirmation from material evidence.

Routine of app drivers in peripheral areas

Mobility platforms recorded a 15% increase in rides in Riacho Fundo II in recent months.

Public servants account for about 20% of registered drivers in Brasília, per industry data.

Venturini averaged 10 rides daily, focusing on nighttime hours.

The case fuels discussions on safety protocols for these professionals.

Seape-DF actions after the incident

The secretariat issued an internal memo notifying colleagues of the death.

Psychological support was offered to the victim’s unit staff.

The body was sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) for autopsy.

Penitentiary authorities are assisting PCDF with employment records.

Context of similar incidents in the DF

Records show 12 attacks on app drivers in the Federal District in 2025 up to October.

Most cases involve bladed weapons in administrative regions like Riacho Fundo.

Venturini is the third penal agent victim of external violence this year.

Public Security Secretariat data indicate an 8% drop in vehicle-related robberies compared to 2024.