A violent domestic incident in Teresina, Piauí, has left two women hospitalized and a suspect on the run. According to a report from g1, a woman and her mother sustained injuries after the woman's former husband allegedly forced his way into their residence and deliberately started a fire.
The attack unfolded when the suspect reportedly entered the home and threw a flammable liquid on the two victims before igniting the blaze. The precise nature of the women's injuries has not been detailed, but the assault was severe enough to require immediate medical intervention.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The Polícia Militar do Piauí confirmed the incident to g1, stating that the victims were transported from the burning home to the Hospital de Urgência de Teresina (HUT) by a team from the Samu (Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência).
As of the latest update, the suspect has not been apprehended. Authorities are actively searching for the ex-husband in connection with the arson and assault. The Polícia Militar is leading the investigation into the attack.
This incident highlights the severe and often life-threatening dangers of domestic violence. The use of fire as a weapon represents an extreme escalation of violence, putting the victims at risk of both direct physical harm and the secondary dangers of a house fire.
The case remains under active investigation. Officials have not yet released further details regarding the motive or the current condition of the hospitalized women. The search for the suspect continues as police work to piece together the full sequence of events leading up to the attack.
Based on reporting from g1.