Lieutenant Ronickson Pimentel dos Santos, shot in the head on June 27 in São Caetano do Sul, began the protocol to reduce sedation on Monday at Hospital Estadual Mário Covas.
According to a ROTA update, the 39-year-old officer remains hospitalized in serious condition in the ICU but is stable and responding well to treatment. Neurological signs continue to evolve positively.
Civil Police are investigating the case as a planned attempted homicide. The main suspect, Hércules da Costa Siqueira, known as Golias, may have left São Paulo state, according to investigation sources. The Tarcísio de Freitas administration offered a R$ 50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Three men were killed in ROTA operations between June 29 and July 2 during searches for those involved. Two suspects for indirect participation are already in custody.
