Reports indicate that the 25-year-old male suspect jumped over a wall to invade the Cantinho do Bom Pastor day care center, where he attacked the children. The children, aged between 5 and 7 years old, were left with no chance of defense, and four lost their lives. An additional five children sustained injuries. Fortunately, teachers were able to come to the aid of the children, causing the suspect to flee. The man later voluntarily surrendered himself at a police station.
Detective Ronnie Esteves, of the local police department, stated that an official motive for the attack is yet to be uncovered. Furthermore, Esteves confirmed that the suspect appeared to have no connection with the daycare center, which provides preschool education, after-school activities, and daycare services.
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After the incident, Mário Hildebrandt, the mayor of Blumenau, declared an official period of mourning, suspending classes for the next 30 days. Meanwhile, Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, took to Twitter to offer his condolences to the affected families, declaring that "there is no greater pain than that of a family that loses its children or grandchildren, even more so in an act of violence against innocent and defenseless children."
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Videos shared on social media showed distraught parents picking up their children from the daycare, where several covered bodies could be seen lying on the playground. One parent, Franciele Chequeto, said she had to break the news of a friend's death to her surviving child.
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