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Fatal violence in Dominican Republic

Overview

Fatal incidents of violence have been reported in the Dominican Republic, specifically in the Pantoja and Barahona regions.

In Pantoja, a 32-year-old man died following a penetrating chest wound sustained during an alleged altercation. In the community of Bombita, Barahona, Wilson Mateo was shot and killed during a birthday celebration. Local residents expressed indignation regarding the suspect, noting he had been previously released by a court following a prior firearms incident.

In a separate incident in Barahona, 20-year-old Luis Manuel Féliz Guzmán died after being struck in the chest by a stone near a school. While a suspect has reportedly been apprehended, the motive remains unconfirmed. Local residents have called for increased police presence near educational institutions.

Entities

Williams de Jesús · Luis Manuel Féliz Guzmán · Francis Alberto · Wilson Mateo · National Police

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Barahona: 20-year-old man killed by stone assault

    Luis Manuel Féliz Guzmán, 20, died in Barahona, Dominican Republic, after being struck in the chest by a stone near a school. Police have apprehended a suspect in the fatal attack.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Fatal violence reported in Pantoja and Barahona

    Two fatal incidents in the Dominican Republic have been reported: a stabbing death during an altercation in Pantoja and a fatal shooting during a birthday celebration in Barahona.

Sources

ahoranoticiasrd.com · atento.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com · surinformard.com.do