Salcedo: Man dies in reported confrontation with police

A man identified as Rolando Torres Vásquez, also known as “Caco de Leche” or “el Coco,” died following a reported confrontation with members of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dicrim) in Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal province.

According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred on Sunday night in the upper part of the municipality. The National Police stated that a pistol was recovered at the scene. However, local residents have provided conflicting accounts, claiming that both the victim and the individuals subsequently detained were unarmed when the operation and shooting began.

Three other individuals were detained during the incident. Unofficial reports suggest some of the detainees sustained gunshot wounds. The body of Torres Vásquez was sent to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) to determine the official cause of death. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the exchange of fire.