Police confrontation was recorded this Wednesday (22) Rede Amazônica/Reproduction A man suspected of leading a faction in the South Zone of Macapá died in an exchange of gunfire with the Ronda Ostensiva Tática Motorizada (Rotam) on the morning of this Wednesday (22), in the Muca neighborhood. According to police, the confrontation occurred during patrol. The man would have fled when he realized the presence of the agents. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free. While escaping, the suspect entered houses in the region and shot at the police. He was shot and died at the scene. A team from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was called and confirmed the death. Watch live newscasts from Rede Amazônica READ MORE: Child makes video asking for asphalting in Oiapoque: ‘Hey mayor, look at this street’ City hall issues new warning of heavy rain in Macapá; South Zone should concentrate greater volume Captain Alvarez, commander of Rotam, said that the man took over leadership of the faction after the death of another member. "He had several cases for illegal possession of weapons, trafficking, robberies and was suspected of homicides in the region. After the death of a member, he took over the Muca faction", said Alvarez. The Amapá Scientific Police (PCA) removed the body. The Civil Police will investigate the case. See the latest news from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: