Man dies during an exchange of gunfire with the Military Police, in Maragogi A man died after an exchange of gunfire with the Military Police, on Thursday night (16), in Maragogi, on the North Coast of Alagoas. The victim was identified as Renato Vasconcelos, known as "Renatinho" or "Novato", nephew of the municipality's mayor. ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel Mayor Daniel Mendes de Vasconcelos Ferreira, known as Dani da Elba (PP), released a note of condolence lamenting the death of his nephew. In the statement, he also stated that another person died in the same incident (read the note at the end of the report). Until the publication of this report, the Military Police did not say whether other suspects were at the scene during the approach and whether there were more dead. The Civil Police reported that only Renato died. According to preliminary information from the police, Renato was part of a criminal faction. He was in a white car when he was approached by soldiers in Praça Santo Antônio, in the center of Maragogi. Renato Vasconcelos, known as Renatinho, died during an exchange of gunfire with the police in Maragogi Reproduction/Social media In videos published on social media it is possible to see the moment when the police approach a man who is sitting on the ground. There is no information whether the suspect appearing in the images is Renato Vasconcelos. Moments later the man lies down, puts his hands on his head while one of the soldiers shouts: "he's been shot. Put him in the suitcase. [He] is shot." Another soldier shouts, informing that there was an exchange of gunfire. Witnesses reported that the intensity of the gunfire scared people passing through the region. A resident stated that "the business is serious on the church side" and that "the other one ran [suspicious]", in reference to the incident. "Nobody is above the law" On social media, Mayor Dani da Elba published a note of condolence over his nephew's death. According to the mayor, this is a moment of pain for the family, but he trusts that the facts will be properly investigated by the authorities. The manager also stated that "no one is above the law" and asked for respect for the families involved and responsibility in disclosing information. Note of condolence This is a time of great pain for our family. At the same time, I also sympathize with the family of the other person who lost their life in this same incident. I pray that God comforts all those who today suffer from these losses. As mayor of Maragogi, I reaffirm my respect for the institutions and the actions of the security forces, who have the responsibility to investigate the facts and act within the law. I trust that all the circumstances of this occurrence will be duly clarified by the competent authorities. I also reaffirm a principle that I have always defended: no one is above the law. Family ties can never override respect for institutions and the rule of law. At this time, I ask for respect for the pain of the families involved and for responsibility in disclosing information, avoiding speculation until the initial investigations are completed. I will continue carrying out my mission as mayor with serenity, responsibility and commitment to the people of Maragogi." Daniel Vasconcelos Mayor of Maragogi