Police Arrest Two Suspects of Participation in the Chacina do Barroso
The Civil Police of Ceará (PCCE) announced on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the arrest of Antônio Alex Sousa de Castro, 20 years old, and Luciano da Silva, 30 years old, both suspects of involvement in the Chacina do Barroso. These two new arrests raise the total number of people detained to four, including one minor. According to the police, Antônio Alex is suspected of directly participating in the executions, while Luciano is identified as the mastermind of the attack. A vehicle that was allegedly used in the criminal act was seized during the operation. The Chacina do Barroso, which occurred on April 25, victimized four people on site, shot by suspects who arrived in a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of Renata Braga Street and Daniele Alley, and a fifth victim who died after being rescued.