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Dominican Republic National Police report multiple fatalities in shootouts

The Dominican Republic National Police have reported a surge in fatalities resulting from alleged shootouts with law enforcement across various provinces. In a recent 24-hour period, seven individuals died following confrontations with agents in locations including Los Alcarrizos, Cabral, Gaspar Hernández, Santo Domingo Este, and Santo Domingo Oeste.

Among those killed were José Ignacio Rodríguez, known as ‘Ignacio’, in Santiago; Hansel, alias ‘Boca Negra’, in Samaná; and several others including Gabriel Luis Montero, Domingo Santiago Valdez, Carlos Julio Feliz Sena, and Ricardo Polanco García. Authorities stated the deceased were allegedly linked to criminal activities such as drug trafficking, homicide, and vehicle theft.

According to police spokesperson Colonel Diego Pesqueira, the institution is acting in accordance with protocols regarding the proportional use of force. Data indicates that 37 people have died in reported exchanges of gunfire with police during the month of September, representing a significant increase in such incidents.

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Dicrim · Diego Pesqueira · Dirección Central de Investigación · Dominican Republic · Genny Santos Franco Jiménez · Hansel · Hansel ‘Boca Negra’ · Inacif · Jenny Santos Franco Jiménez · José Ignacio Rodríguez · Manuel María Mercedes · National Police

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El Líder de San Antonio [www.lidersanantonio.cl]