Military Police Siren Google Reproduction A 45-year-old woman died after being stabbed on Monday afternoon (3) in Imbituba, in the south of Santa Catarina. According to the Civil Police, which is investigating the case, the suspect had been in a relationship with the victim for seven years. The case is treated as femicide. The victim, whose name was not released, was attended to by the Fire Department and taken to São Camilo Hospital, but did not survive his injuries. The suspect was arrested red-handed. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp ? Discover the reporting and support channels for women victims of domestic violence The crime occurred at around 2:30 pm. The Military Police were called after a complaint and found the woman lying on the floor and bleeding. The investigation will now be conducted by the Imbituba Police Department for the Protection of Children, Adolescents, Women and the Elderly (Dpcami), which works to clarify the dynamics of the crime. What is femicide? Femicides increase in the 1st semester From January to June this year, Santa Catarina recorded 28 femicides, according to data from the Public Security Secretariat (SSP). The number represents an increase of 33.3% compared to the same period in 2025, when 21 women were murdered due to their gender in the state. See records from recent years below: READ ALSO: Ex who killed girlfriend after breaking into apartment is charged with feminicide Ex who killed wife and faked car accident contacted police VIDEOS: most watched on g1 SC in the last 7 days