On the 3rd, an investigation was launched by the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police to investigate the case. According to Folha de S.Paulo, a friend who accompanied Mingau changed his version in a statement to the police.
The man initially told police he went there with Mingau to buy drugs. Later at the police station, he said the two were there to buy a snack.
The delegate in charge of the case said on Monday (4) in an interview with Brasil Urgente (Band) that he managed to “solve the mystery of the case”. “The members of this faction carry out armed trafficking and in this case the victim’s vehicle drove to a place, precisely in Praça do Ovo, where we have a tobacco shop, a place known as a place to buy and sell drugs. illegal activities.” “It is a dangerous area that must be avoided,” said Marcello Russo.
According to him, Mingau’s car could have “scared” the criminals. “According to the information, when he passed the speed bump, he appeared in a way that scared the criminals and they fired at the vehicle,” the police chief added.