On the afternoon of June 2, a transvestite was the target of an attempted murder in the city center
Ezatamentchy Published on 06/07/2024, at 09:53
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month began tragically in Aracaju (SE). On the afternoon of June 2, a transvestite was the target of an attempted murder in the city center. According to the Sergipe Military Police (PM/SE), two men on a red motorcycle shot the victim and fled the scene.State deputy Linda Brasil (Psol) spoke out strongly about the case. In her statement, she expressed solidarity with the victim and her family, highlighting that her team is closely monitoring the case and maintaining direct contact with the family. “Our team was at DAGV yesterday together with the victim’s family. Unfortunately, Pride Month begins with this tragedy, reinforcing that the fight against LGBTQIA+phobia is still a long one. We are killed and killed for the simple fact that we exist, that we demand respect and that we demand our rights. Until when?” asked the deputy.The victim is admitted to the red ward of the Sergipe Emergency Hospital (Huse) in a serious condition, receiving intensive care. Linda Brasil assured that she will continue to provide all necessary support. “Our Mandate is available to the family to offer all the support within our competence, but we need an urgent response from the investigation and justice bodies”, she declared.The crime was registered as attempted murder, but so far, no suspect has been arrested. Linda Brasil demanded urgency in resolving the case: “Those responsible need to be found and held accountable. It is unacceptable that yet another hate crime, in the country that leads the deaths of trans people in the world, goes unpunished”, she demanded.The Civil Police are investigating the case and ask that any relevant information be communicated by calling 181.The deputy also highlighted alarming data from Transgender Europe (TGEU), which shows Brazil as the leader in the world ranking of murders of trans people for the 15th consecutive year, without the implementation of effective public policies to combat it. “According to the TGEU, for the 15th consecutive year, Brazil still leads the ranking of murders of trans people, without presenting effective public policies to combat them”, reinforced Linda Brasil.
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