On October 21, 2024, Odair Moniz was fatally shot by the Portuguese police in Cova da Moura, Lisbon.
According to the police, Moniz allegedly attempted to flee and resisted during the stop, reportedly threatening officers with a knife, leading to the shooting.
However, Moniz's family disputed this account, stating that the car was his, and he was unarmed. The incident has sparked protests, with activists and residents demanding an impartial investigation and raising concerns about police violence in marginalized neighborhoods.
“Sem justiça não há paz” — Protestors gather in central Lisbon on October 26, 2024, in a demonstration by the Vida Justa movement demanding justice and an end to police violence.
