Man breaks into home and sets wife and 11-year-old daughter on fire with gasoline in Pará

A man attacked his wife and 11-year-old daughter by setting fire to the residence where the family was sheltering in Salinópolis, in the northeast of Pará, with gasoline. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 28th. The motivation given by the police was jealousy. The main victim suffered serious burns and the child was injured trying to protect his mother. The suspect was arrested in the act and the prison was converted into preventive custody.

Neighbors heard cries for help and acted quickly to help the victims. Eles removed the woman’s burning clothes and removed a jerry can that may have contained gasoline from the scene. A surveillance camera recorded flames coming out of the window and the man fleeing the house.

The woman had a protective measure against the attacker. The attack took place at the victim’s mother’s house, where the family had moved in search of protection.

Attack details

The suspect broke into the property and threw gasoline on his wife. Then he set it on fire. The 11-year-old daughter intervened to defend her mother and ended up burned. Outros The couple’s children witnessed the scene.

Polícia Militar was called after reports from neighbors. Agents isolated the area and provided first aid. The case was referred to Polícia Civil as an attempted feminicide in the context of domestic violence.

Health status of victims

The woman was taken to Hospital Metropolitano, on Região Metropolitana of Belém, with serious burns. Seu condition is considered serious. The daughter remains hospitalized at Hospital Regional of Salinópolis for treatment of her injuries.

Doctors are monitoring the progress of the two victims. Elas receive intensive care to control infections and recover affected areas.

Investigation underway

Polícia Civil investigates the crime based on witness statements and camera images. The suspect confirmed in testimony that he acted motivated by jealousy. The protective measure already existed due to a history of threats.

Authorities analyze the gallon seized at the scene. Ele can serve as material evidence of the use of accelerant for the fire.

Support for victims

Family members and neighbors helped with immediate relief. Quick action prevented the burns from worsening. Equipes of social assistance monitors the case to offer support to the family.

The incident reinforces the need for strict compliance with protective measures in situations of domestic violence.

Suspect’s arrest

The man was detained in the act shortly after the attack. The arrest in the act was converted into preventive by Justiça. Ele remains at the disposal of Justiça in the penitentiary system.

The investigation continues to determine all the details and possible aggravating factors of the crime.

Context of violence

Cases of domestic violence involving serious aggression require a quick response from the authorities. The presence of children in the area increases the severity of the incident.