Overview
- The Civil Police on November 17 released the identities of nine men killed, who were aged 17 to 29.
- The fatalities followed confrontations from November 11 to 13 after reports of gunfire between rival groups near Pedra do Cavalo in the Cachoeira–São Félix–Muritiba area.
- Authorities report that all nine were members of the Bonde do Maluco, which is disputing territory with the Rio‑origin Comando Vermelho.
- Five suspects were arrested on November 11 and remain in custody, with names withheld under Brazil’s abuse‑of‑authority law.
- Security officials say patrols remain reinforced in the Recôncavo, and the regional commander reported suspects used .762 rifles, prompting a heavier police response.