A military police officer was filmed kicking a woman in the face during an approach in a building in the Gonzaguinha neighborhood, São Vicente, southern coast of São Paulo, on Thursday, March 18. The resident, reportedly in a psychotic episode, received Samu care and was taken to the hospital. Military Police opened an inquiry to investigate the case.
A video circulating on social media shows a military police officer kicking a woman in the face while she is lying on the ground, in the hall of a building on Rua Amador Bueno da Ribeira, Gonzaguinha neighborhood, São Vicente, southern coast of São Paulo. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 18, during a call response. According to a neighbor, the resident was in a psychotic episode, prompting police presence. In the footage, the woman tries to grab a female officer's leg, at which point another agent kicks her. She begins to cry and blood appears on the floor. The Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) stated that the victim received care from the Mobile Emergency Medical Service (Samu) and was taken to the emergency room at Hospital Humaitá. Metrópoles reported that she has been discharged and returned to the building. Military Police has opened a Military Police Inquiry (IPM) to investigate. “The images recorded by the officers' portable operational cameras (COPs) are being analyzed. The institution repudiates excesses, deviations of conduct, and emphasizes that, if any irregularity is found, those responsible will be punished,” PM stated via SSP.
