Police chief Vinícius Martinez, accused of killing 16-year-old teenager Katrina Bormio Silva Martins, with a gunshot during a pedestrian party in Promissão (SP), was fired from his position in Ourinhos (SP). Personal file Police chief Vinícius Martinez, accused of killing 16-year-old teenager Katrina Bormio Silva Martins, with a gunshot during a pedestrian party in Promissão (SP), was fired from the position he held at the Civil Police in Ourinhos (SP). The dismissal was signed by governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans) and published in the Official State Gazette, in this Monday's edition (8). 📲 Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp Young woman dies after being shot during confusion at a pedestrian party in Promissão Personal file Trial for double qualified homicide On July 2, 2025, the São Paulo Court of Justice (TJ-SP) decided that Vinícius would be a popular jury in a decision published and confirmed by the body. Martinez's defense requested an appeal and he is free to respond to the case. The court ordered that the police chief be tried for double homicide, with possible intent — when the risk of killing is assumed —, in addition to being charged with shooting a firearm in an inhabited place. Police officer accused of killing teenager in Promissão goes to jury g1 contacted the TJ-SP for updates on the progress of the process, which stated that the trial will only be scheduled when the appeal phase ends. Remember the case Video records the sound of a gunshot that killed a teenager at a pedestrian party in Promissão The case happened on August 4, 2024, during the event that brought together hundreds of people. According to the police report, the deputy shot four times in an attempt to contain a man who was trying to enter the premises with alcohol, which was not permitted. Katrina was at the party in the company of friends and also the parents of these young people, but she left early and was waiting for her father to pick her up when she was hit. According to reports, while her colleagues managed to leave the scene, Katrina remained behind as she had already been shot. At the time, Vinícius underwent a custody hearing, paid bail equivalent to around 20 minimum wages and was released. Defense response TV TEM contacted the defense lawyer, Ernesto Nóbile, who stated that the decision to dismiss was "a great injustice, since the police chief was in the line of duty and that what happened was a fatality." The lawyer also said that they will study a measure to try to reverse the state government's decision. Initial plugin text See more news from the region on g1 Bauru and Marília VIDEOS: watch reports from the region