A 46-year-old man died from a blow to the head during a family quarrel in Dionisio Cerqueira, in the far west of Santa Catarina. The case was registered by the Prime Minister (military police) at around 18:30 on Thursday (11). The suspect in the crime is the brother-in-law of the victim, a 47-year-old man.

The man died from a blow to the head during an argument with his brother-in-law. – Photo: Science Police/Reproduction/ND

The man died from a blow to the head; the object or weapon used in the commission of the crime was not reported. The victim was taken to the hospital, but did not survive. According to witnesses, the motive for the crime is related to a family conflict.

According to the police, the victim is involved in a civil offense, that is, an act that causes damage, whether physical, moral or property, to another person. The suspect already has police passes for embezzlement, auto theft, reception, domestic violence and residential theft.

The police did not specify whether the suspect was found and detained in the crime. The case is now in the hands of the civilian police, so they can continue the investigation process.

The scientific police of São Miguel do Oueste were called in and collected information from the crime scene and then proceeded with procedures to assess the conditions of death. Details have not yet been disclosed.

The suspect in the crime is the brother-in-law of the victim, a 47-year-old man. – Photo: Science Police/Reproduction/ND