Was the death of Wanderson Arruda Fortes, who was 22 at the time, related to drug trafficking? For the investigation of the civilian police of Xasima in the west of Santa Catarina, who are investigating a murder, yes.

The suspect in the execution carried out on October 8, 2023 at a drinks hotline in the center of Xasima was arrested in November and has since been held in the Chapeco Regional Prison. A 19-year-old man has been charged. His identity has not been revealed.

During the investigation, Civil Police officers noticed that the left front headlight (the hitchhiker’s) of the VW/GOL was less bright than the right (the driver’s) headlight. Thus, the analyzed images showed that there was a suspect in the car – Photo: Civil Police/Reproduction/ND

According to the Civil Police, Wanderson Arruda Fortes was killed by three shots. However, the investigation indicates that there were at least four shots. It all happened around 2 a.m., very close to what police call a “telebeer hotline,” which is a type of beverage hotline.

Surveillance cameras recorded the criminal and the car in which the crime was committed, and the escape. According to delegate Wagner Papini, the recordings were crucial to the investigation.

After being identified and detained, the man denied any involvement in the crime, but civilian police are convinced that he shot Wanderson.

Police Chief Wagner Papini explains how the investigation identified the suspect, look!

Police Chief Wagner Papini explains the explanation for the murder of Wanderson Arruda – Video: Publication of the Civil Police of Santa Catarina