2023-09-12 18:42:35
The Brazilian who is on the run in the United States exchanged gunfire with residents, with several cartridges being recovered, according to Pennsylvania police. Despite the confrontation, Danilo Cavalcante was not injured.
According to Lt. Col. George Bivens, there is no trace of blood or other evidence on the search perimeter to suggest he was hit.
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Still at a press conference to talk about the searches, which have already lasted 13 days, the police are certain that Cavalcante is within the established perimeter and that he will be arrested “as soon as possible”.
Cavalcante was sentenced to life in prison for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Brazilian Débora Evangelista. On August 31, he scaled the prison walls in USA and managed to escape without being seen.
Read more: “Escape from the USA: Brazilian killer is included on Interpol’s red list of fugitives”
Since then a hunt began. The task force to capture the Brazilian has around 500 public security agents. One reward is offered to anyone who has information on his whereabouts.
Brazilian stole rifle from home in the United States
In a press conference, George Bivens, one of those responsible for the search operation, stated that Danilo Cavalcante managed to steal a rifle from the garage of a house in the region where he was passing on the night of Monday 11th, around 32 kilometers from the prison where he was located. ran away.
Cavalcante was last spotted in South Coventry Twp, Chester Co., shirtless and wearing blue pants, carrying a stolen .22 rifle with a flashlight. Residents should call 911 immediately if he is spotted. For general tips or info, please call (717) 562-2987.
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 12, 2023
“We consider him desperate, we consider him dangerous, all the dynamics confirm for us that he has a weapon”, explained one of the police officers responsible for the search operation.
Cavalcante is not following a linear escape route. He started walking towards the south of Pennsylvania, but now he is heading towards the north of the US state.
The police respond to the delay in arresting the fugitive. They claim to be doing a great job.
Read too: “Brazilian fugitive in the USA: victim’s family receives police protection”
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