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Dominican Republic reports multiple fatal shootings and stabbings
The Dominican Republic has experienced a series of violent incidents over the weekend involving shootings and stabbings across several regions.
In Boca Chica, a shooting in the Los Coquitos sector left two men dead, identified as Jonathan Villanueva and Jesús Alexis Delgado Ortiz (known as ‘Diddy Glow’), and wounded five others. Witnesses reported that four armed men in a vehicle opened fire without warning. Preliminary investigations suggest the attack may be linked to personal grievances from a year ago.
In Santo Domingo Este, two men, Luis Rivera Simón and Henrry Joel Borrell Rudecindo, died following a shootout with police in the El Almirante sector. Authorities stated the men were using a ride-sharing vehicle under threat to carry out an armed robbery. Additionally, a 16-year-old girl was found dead with multiple stab wounds near the Megacentro shopping area, and a 17-year-old girl was killed in the Alma Rosa sector.
Other reported violence includes a 23-year-old man being chased and stabbed in the Serrallés sector of the Distrito Nacional, and a man found dead inside a wall at a business in Herrera. In Santiago, police operations led to the arrest of 11 individuals and the recovery of stolen vehicles and motorcycles.
Entities
Boca Chica · Dicrim · Dominican Republic National Police · El Almirante · Geraldo Selmo Heredia · Gustavo Adolfo III Mejía-Ricart Risk · Henrry Joel Borrell Rudecindo · Hospital El Almirante · Jesús Alexis Delgado Ortiz · Joel de Jesús Familia · Jonathan Villanueva · Luis Rivera Simón
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Heredia was allegedly responsible for the death of Joel de Jesús Familia, alias ‘Respira’, on March 12 in Villa Mella.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Heredia fired at agents after noticing their presence while traveling in a Honda Civic.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Heredia was also accused of shooting Luz María Lugo, Fabio Ariel Frías, and Albert Acosta in Sabana Perdida.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Heredia was wanted under arrest warrant RAJ-2026-03595 for homicide.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Geraldo Selmo Heredia, alias ‘Jerry’, died while receiving medical attention after an encounter with DICRIM agents.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Agents seized a Smith & Wesson 5904 pistol during the encounter.