Polícia prende suspeito de matar torcedor rival a pauladas durante emboscada perto do Engenhão

Authorities have apprehended Orlando Bernardo de Lucena, a fugitive suspected of a fatal assault on a rival football fan. The incident, which occurred near the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, involved an ambush where the victim, Matheus Casimiro dos Santos, was beaten to death with wooden objects. Lucena is believed to have been part of a group of four individuals involved in the attack, with one accomplice already arrested at the scene. The victim's brother recounted the violent encounter, describing attempts to intervene and save Matheus's life. Lucena, who has a prior record for aggravated robbery, was apprehended in the Olaria neighborhood and is being transferred to the correctional system.

This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to address violence associated with organized sports fan groups and bring perpetrators of violent crimes to justice.