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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.
Entities
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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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jenny Santos Franco Jiménez died after a shootout with DICRIM agents in the Los Frailes II sector.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jenny Santos Franco Jiménez was wanted under arrest warrant No. 2026-AJ0015784.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ricardo Polanco García, known as ‘Richard Gatillo’, died after an encounter with police in Gaspar Hernández.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Three other men died in separate reported shootouts with police in Barahona and Los Alcarrizos. www.16minutos.com · atento.com.do · dandoenelclavo.com · opiniondelpueblo.com · montecristi24horas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Santos Franco Jiménez had a criminal record for conspiracy, homicide, and robbery.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police seized a .45 caliber Glock pistol and four shell casings at the scene of the encounter. bonaocity.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] The death of Santos Franco Jiménez brings the total number of alleged criminals killed by the National Police in September to 33. bonaocity.com.do
- [● 8 SOURCES] Jenny Santos Franco Jiménez, known as ‘El Come Hombre de Los Frailes’, died in Santo Domingo Este. www.16minutos.com · atento.com.do · dandoenelclavo.com · montecristi24horas.com · opiniondelpueblo.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The death of Jenny Santos Franco Jiménez brings the total number of alleged criminals killed by the National Police in September to 33. bonaocity.com.do · dominicanaaldia.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Carlos Julio Feliz Sena died in Cabral, Barahona. www.16minutos.com · atento.com.do · dandoenelclavo.com · montecristi24horas.com · opiniondelpueblo.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Ricardo Polanco García, known as ‘Richard Gatillo’, died in Gaspar Hernández. www.16minutos.com · atento.com.do · dandoenelclavo.com · montecristi24horas.com · opiniondelpueblo.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The reported shootouts occurred in Los Alcarrizos, Cabral, Gaspar Hernández, Santo Domingo Este, and Santo Domingo Oeste. www.16minutos.com · atento.com.do · dandoenelclavo.com · montecristi24horas.com · opiniondelpueblo.com