The MPRJ (Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro) opened an investigation to investigate the deaths that occurred during the emergency Civil Police operation carried out in Complexo da Maréin the North of Rio, last Thursday (26).
The clash left three dead and a child shot inside a school. According to the Civil Police, the dead suspects were security guards for a boss.
According to the MP, the body of one of the victims, identified by family members as a local cheese sellerwas considered missing for a few hours, but was later located and recognized.
The body cameras of the police officers involved were requested by the MPRJ, as well as local and autopsy reports, BAMs (Medical Assistance Bulletins), reports, statements and other documents produced in the police investigation launched. The hearings of witnesses and relatives of the victims were also determined.
A CNN Brazil contacted the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro and is awaiting a response.
The operation
Intelligence information pointed to the amid a territorial dispute between the CV (Red Command) and TCP (Third Pure Command) factions, for control of drug trafficking in the region. The operation involved agents from Ssinte (Intelligence Undersecretariat) and Core (Special Resources Coordination).
During the one . The Yellow Line was completely closed, towards Fundão, for around 15 minutes, near Vila do João, according to COR (Rio City Hall Operations and Resilience Center).
Four health units were interrupted and schools in the region suspended face-to-face activities for safety reasons. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) advised employees and students to remain inside the Maré Campus buildings, recommended the suspension of circulation between the Manguinhos and Maré campuses and interrupted the circular bus routes.
On the Fundão Campus, two bullets hit and went through the building of the Faculty of Mathematics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Students found the projectiles inside the unit, recorded images and shared the photos on social media.
While moving, a Core helicopter had to land on the campus lawn. In-person activities were also suspended at the university.
According to police, in addition to the three dead suspects, one was arrested.
*Under the supervision of Carolina Figueiredo
