Teenager suspected of involvement in 6 homicides dies in confrontation with police A police approach to a suspicious car ended with the death of a 16-year-old teenager, and the arrest of three people on Wednesday night (8), in Santana. He was on the run from the Center for Socio-Educational Measures for Male Internment (Cesein) and responded to more than 25 measures. According to the Air Tactical Group (GTA), the teenager had participated in at least six homicides. Among them, the death of two brothers in Baixada do Ambrósio, in Santana. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free. The teenager's criminal history also includes drug trafficking and several escapes from Cesein. The exchange of gunfire began after police received a report that a black car was driving around the city committing robberies. Car used to commit the crimes GTA/Disclosure According to the GTA, the vehicle was located in the Hospitalidade neighborhood, on Rua José de Anchieta. During the approach, the teenager tried to escape and shot at the police. He was hit in the exchange of gunfire. The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was called and confirmed the death at the scene. READ MORE: The value of a basic food basket in Macapá exceeds R$700 and accumulates an increase in June Number of traffic deaths doubles in Amapá in the first five months of 2026, according to police In the action, three suspects were arrested. In the car, police found ammunition, a firearm, cell phones and vehicle license plates. According to police, the material was the result of robberies. The group changed car license plates after each action to avoid identification. The action is part of Operation Protector, carried out by security forces. The seized material was taken to the Integrated Public Security Operations Center (Ciosp) in Santana. The Amapá Scientific Police (PCA) removed the body GTA/Disclosure See the latest news schedule from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: