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Brazilian TikToker Shot Dead After Release From Custody
Evelyn Lima Dantas, a 21-year-old content creator with over 150,000 social media followers, was fatally shot in Brazil on September 16, just a week after her provisional release from custody. Police are investigating whether her death is linked to a police sergeant's killing that had led to her arrest.
LSN India ·
The social media influencer was killed in Mãe do Rio, Brazil, when two armed men allegedly broke into her residence, forcibly removed her from the premises, and fired multiple shots. Local authorities are treating the incident as a potential act of retaliation, according to police statements.
Dantas had been detained in July as part of an investigation into the death of a police officer. She was granted provisional release on September 9 and was killed just seven days later, prompting investigators to examine possible connections between the incidents.
The TikToker's substantial online presence—with followers numbering over 150,000 across multiple social media platforms—has drawn attention to the case. Authorities have launched a formal inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and to identify the suspected perpetrators.
The incident has raised concerns about violence and personal security in the region. Police have appealed for witnesses and information from the public as the investigation continues.