# Fatal violence in Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-violence-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-09-09T00:02:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barahona-20-year-old-man-killed-by-stone-assault

### 2026-09-06: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-violence-reported-in-pantoja-and-barahona

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Cite as: Fatal violence in Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-violence-in-dominican-republic