In Anajás, a municipality in the Marajó archipelago of Brazil, a tragic incident unfolded on the night of September 23 when Renato Moraes, a 28-year-old man, was shot and killed during a police approach. Eyewitnesses report that Moraes was riding a motorcycle with his wife and their 10-year-old child when a military police officer ordered him to stop. The officer then reportedly separated Moraes from his family and shot him, resulting in his immediate death on the scene.

Local residents have expressed outrage, asserting that the shooting was a mistake as the officer believed Moraes was a wanted criminal. The community has rallied in response to this event, staging protests to voice their anger and demand justice for Moraes, who was known to work as an egg delivery person in the area. The protests highlight the tension between the local community and law enforcement, particularly regarding police conduct during such procedures.

In contrast, the Civil Police provided a different narrative, stating that Moraes died after a confrontation with Military Police. They mentioned that a second suspect was taken into custody and presented at the Anajás Police Station. This discrepancy in accounts raises questions about police accountability and the potential for further investigation into the circumstances of the shooting, particularly given the persistent concern regarding police violence in Brazil.