Unrelated incidents reported in Dominican Republic and Colombia

In San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic, Edgar Alberto Sánchez died after being shot in the head during a confrontation with his brother-in-law, Braylin Alexis Guzmán. Guzmán surrendered to authorities, claiming he shot Sánchez to protect his sister from alleged physical abuse. According to reports, Sánchez waited approximately 45 minutes for an ambulance while losing blood. Medical professionals reportedly declined surgery due to the severity of the injury.

In Medellín, Colombia, a 72-year-old woman died in the Andalucía La Francia neighborhood shortly after being discharged from a hospital. Her family has alleged medical negligence, stating she was sent home despite suffering from acute chest pain and persistent vomiting. The patient, who had underlying conditions including hypertension and diabetes, had been in the emergency department for several days prior to the discharge order.