Manaus/AM – Relatives and friends of young Romário, 24, gathered to protest after his death, this Tuesday (29), in the São Raimundo neighborhood, in the western area of Manaus.
The protest took place near the bridge, on Rua Cinco de Setembro. Protesters closed the street and set tires on fire.
The Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM) was called to contain the flames. PMAM, Rocam and Tactical Force Cavalry Teams acted to contain the confusion. The police fired rubber bullets.
Traffic was blocked in the area and caused major traffic jams in the region. After police intervention, the road was reopened, but the passage of vehicles was blocked.