Summary:
Fernando Silva declared criminally responsible for triple homicide at a barber shop in Lisbon.
Has been in preventive detention for five months while charges are being finalized.
Psychiatric history led to evaluation confirming his accountability for the crimes.
Incident involved the shooting of three individuals, including a barber and a taxi driver.
Silva evaded arrest for a week before being captured and is now facing serious charges.
Overview
The suspect in the triple homicide at a barber shop in Lisbon has been deemed criminally responsible for the crimes. Fernando Silva, who has been in preventive detention for five months, is facing imminent charges from the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Background
Fernando Silva's psychiatric history, which includes treatment at the Júlio de Matos Hospital and two previous admissions, prompted the investigating judge to request a psychiatric evaluation. According to the National Institute of Legal Medicine's experts, Silva is considered criminally responsible, allowing him to be held accountable for the alleged crime.
Incident Details
In early October last year, the 33-year-old entered the Grande Pente barber shop in the Vale neighborhood of Lisbon. After an exchange of words with the owner, Carlos Pina, who was later shot in the head, Silva exited the shop and killed two more individuals: a taxi driver waiting outside and a woman accompanying him. There was also an attempt on another barber's assistant, who managed to escape and is a key witness for the prosecution.
Escape and Arrest
With the help of family members, Silva managed to evade capture for a week, hiding just a few kilometers from his home. He has been in custody for five months now.
Legal Proceedings
Reports suggest that the charges against Silva are nearing completion. If they are not finalized by next month, he may be released due to excessive preventive detention. Silva faces charges for three counts of qualified homicide and one attempted count, along with suspicion of illegal possession of a firearm.
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