Coastal town of Cascais, Portugal. Credit: NorthSky Films, Shutterstock.
A 35-year-old American tourist, identified as Daniel Kim, was stabbed to death in Cascais, a seaside town 20 miles west of Lisbon, in the early hours of Wednesday, October 15.
The attack occurred following a brief street altercation reportedly sparked when one of three men tried to touch his partner’s hat, according to Portugal’s Public Security Police.
The victim and his 34-year-old friend, who remains in Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon with injuries to his face and arm, were attacked around 3.20am on Rua Afonso Sanches after leaving a nearby nightclub.
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Three suspects arrested and questioned by police in Cascais, Portugal
The Judicial Police (PJ) confirmed that three men have been detained in connection with the killing. One suspect, aged 23 and reportedly working in a local bar, faces charges of homicide and attempted murder, while the other two are accused of participating in the assault, reports Portugal Resident.
When police arrived, they found both men covered in blood, with Kim lying unresponsive on the ground and his friend injured but conscious. Paramedics sadly pronounced Kim dead at the scene.
US State Department monitoring the case
A spokesperson for the US State Department told Fox News Digital that they were “aware of reports” of the attack in Cascais and are providing consular assistance to the victims’ families.
Growing concerns about violent crime in the Lisbon region
Local media have highlighted a concerning rise in violent incidents in the Lisbon metropolitan area. The Portugal Resident noted that the killing of the American tourist coincided with several unrelated violent crimes in nearby towns, including fatal shootings in Amadora and Barreiro, prompting renewed debate about public safety.
Lisbon’s mayor, Carlos Moedas, has previously called for more visible policing in nightlife districts amid a rise in assaults and robberies.
Cascais is a well-known and typically safe resort area popular among UK and US expats. The incident has shaken the local community and raised awareness about personal safety during late-night hours, even in upscale neighbourhoods.
The primary suspect appeared before a magistrate for initial questioning yesterday, October 16, according to the Portugal Resident.