Young people executed in Macapá belonged to the CV and were victims of war over territory, police say

The Homicide and Personal Protection Police Department (DHPP) investigates the cases and seeks to identify the perpetrators of the shooting, who allegedly acted on foot and on a bicycle. "There were two executions very close together, within an interval of approximately four hours. It was a war between factions that disputed territory in the state. The two victims were members of the Red Command", said delegate Mauro Carneiro. Delegate Mário Carneiro, from Amapá. Larissa Paes/g1 Crime at Residencial Miracema The first crime occurred at around 7:45 pm at Residencial Miracema, located in the Infraero 2 neighborhood, North Zone of the capital. Eduardo Silva Paixão, born in Castanhal (PA), was killed inside his house, on the first floor of the residential block. According to the police, two men went up the stairs, knocked on the door and, as soon as the young man answered, they shot him several times in the head. Eduardo's wife and the couple's son, a baby just 1 year and 6 months old, were at the property and witnessed the crime. The woman heard the shots, but could not see the characteristics of the shooters. The criminals fled on foot, which, according to the police, raises the suspicion that they live in the residential area itself. Approach and death in Pacoval Shortly afterwards, at 11:48 pm, the second homicide was recorded on Rua Canal do Jandiá, behind the Feira do Produtor, in the Pacoval neighborhood. Jeílson de Deus da Silva, born in Cutias (AP), was also at home with his wife when he was approached by an unknown man who demanded to see his cell phone. According to investigations, the requirement to search cell phones is a common practice by members of rival factions to monitor the presence of enemies in their territories. Jeílson initially refused and an argument ensued, but ended up handing over the device. The suspect confiscated the victim's cell phone and that of his companion. About five minutes after inspecting the device, another man arrived at the scene on a bicycle, shot Jeílson in the head, and fled the scene. READ MORE: Two young people are shot dead in the North Zone of Macapá PM from the reserve dies after motorcycle crashes into the back of a truck in Macapá Amapá has more than 28 thousand registered artisanal fishermen, according to a national survey Difficulties in forensic examination The forensic teams did not find capsules or projectiles at the crime scene in Pacoval. The area, characterized by wooden bridges and dense vegetation over a flooded region, made the search for ballistic traces difficult. The location also has dark and isolated entrances, which makes the search for witnesses more complex. Despite this, the Civil Police claims to have confidential elements that will help identify the perpetrators in both cases. "Although we did not find the ammunition or the projectiles because it is a bridge area, a flooded area and a lot of forest, we will continue investigating. The entrance and access there are very dark and it will be a little more difficult, but with the information we already have and which we cannot detail due to police secrecy so as not to get in the way, we will be able to determine who is responsible for these two cases", said Carneiro. How to report? The public can collaborate with investigations completely anonymously. Information that assists in identifying and locating suspects can be passed directly to the Homicide and Personal Protection Police Station by calling (96) 99170-4302. The channel guarantees the absolute confidentiality of the source. VIDEOS with news from Amapá: