President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa made a surprise visit to the Zambujal neighborhood in Amadora this Friday, where he engaged with local residents and visited the PSP police station. This visit, which was not on the official agenda, included conversations with families of Odair Moniz, a Cape Verdean man who tragically lost his life after being shot by police on October 21.
Rebelo de Sousa's visit is part of his informal tour in the Greater Lisbon area, specifically in Amadora, alongside the city's mayor. Moniz, aged 43, was shot following a police chase that ended in a crash at Cova da Moura. According to the police, he allegedly resisted arrest and attempted to assault officers with a knife.
The incident has sparked significant public outrage, with organizations like SOS Racismo and Vida Justa demanding a thorough and impartial investigation, highlighting concerns over a culture of impunity within the police force. Both the Inspection-General of Internal Administration and the PSP have initiated inquiries, with the officer involved being formally charged.
In the aftermath of Moniz's death, unrest erupted in Zambujal and surrounding neighborhoods, leading to vandalism and numerous arrests, with several people injured, some seriously. The Attorney General has called for expedited investigations into the case and swift forensic examinations by the Judicial Police and the National Institute of Legal Medicine.
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