A man shot his ex-wife and her friend before setting the store on fire
Attack at a cell phone store leaves one woman dead and another seriously injured. The attacker set the place on fire in a desperate attempt
A tragedy occurred in a cell phone store in Caarapó, Brazil, leaving one woman dead, another seriously injured and the attacker dead. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when Renan Dantas Valensuela, 31, entered the establishment where his ex-wife, Karina Korin, 29, worked armed.
According to the police, Valensuela confronted Karina, who was behind the counter, and shot her. Then, he attacked her friend, Aline Rodrigues, 32, who was also at the place. A third woman managed to escape before the shooting began.
After shooting both women, the attacker sprayed a flammable liquid inside the establishment and set it on fire. He then locked himself in the establishment's bathroom and took his own life.
The victims were initially taken to the São Mateus Hospital in Caarapó, but due to the severity of their injuries, they were sent to the Hospital da Vida in Dourados. Hours later, Aline Rodrigues did not resist and died, while Karina remains in serious condition under medical care.
Delegate Ciro Jales indicated that Valensuela did not accept the end of his relationship with Karina, which would have motivated the attack. In addition, it was revealed that the weapon used belonged to a military police officer, the attacker's father.
Authorities are investigating the case as homicide and attempted femicide.